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Dr. Nikolas Roberts serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at Pennsylvania Western University, tenured since 2022. He holds appointments in the College of Education, Arts, and Humanities. His roles include teaching courses on correctional systems, criminological theory, research methods, and international conflict resolution. He previously worked with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, focusing on inmate education and solitary confinement reform. Dr. Roberts is AccessData-certified in digital forensics and authored the 2024 anthology The Law Behind the Wall.
Education:
- B.A., B.S., and M.S. from Pennsylvania Western University
- M.A. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Ph.D. from Saybrook University
Research Interests: Dr. Roberts specializes in corrections policy, criminological theory, and conflict resolution. He emphasizes practical applications of research, such as re-entry training and policing strategies. His upcoming work Research Methods for Qualitative Justice Studies (co-edited) underscores his commitment to methodological rigor.
Service & Leadership:
- Elected Co-Chair of the University-wide Tenure Committee (2024–)
- Title IX Student Advisor and Hearing Board Member (2023–2024)
- Member of numerous committees, including curriculum development, faculty professional development, and policy review
Community Engagement: Dr. Roberts serves as an official prison monitor with the Pennsylvania Prison Society and contributed to the Donora Smog Museum’s historical preservation efforts. His consultancy work with legal institutions includes mediation for federal litigation cases.
