Matthew D. Kenyon

Matthew D. Kenyon is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Criminology, Law, and Society at George Mason University, where he teaches courses in criminal justice policy evaluation and program assessment. He holds a Ph.D. from George Mason University, an M.A. from Radford University, and a B.S. from Radford University. His research focuses on policing practices, procedural justice, victimology, and performance management within law enforcement contexts. He has seven years of law enforcement experience as a forensic technician, police officer, and emergency dispatcher. Currently, he works full-time as a statistician for the U.S. Department of Justice, combining his academic expertise with practical policy analysis.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Criminology, Law, and Society (George Mason University)
  • M.A. in Criminology (Radford University)
  • B.S. (Radford University)
• Research Interests: Policing strategies, procedural justice implementation, victimological frameworks, and performance metrics in criminal justice systems.
• Professional Experience:
  • Statistician, U.S. Department of Justice
  • Research Assistant at George Mason University’s Center for Justice Leadership and Management

His academic contributions span human-robot collaboration, insider threat detection, and the psychological impacts of automation in high-stakes environments. His work bridges theoretical criminology with applied research in criminal justice policy evaluation and organizational performance.

Matthew has published extensively on topics such as vigilance performance, stress management in automated systems, and the integration of AI in cybersecurity. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address challenges in human-machine teaming and decision-making under uncertainty.