Omeed S. Ilchi

Omeed S. Ilchi is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice in the Department of Behavioral Sciences at Purdue University Northwest (PNW). He holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati, alongside an M.S. and B.A. in related fields. His research focuses on police accountability, police militarization, juvenile justice, and life-course criminology, with a strong emphasis on understanding public perceptions of policing and policy effectiveness.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati
• M.S. in Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati
• B.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Maryland

Research Interests:

• Police accountability mechanisms and public trust
• Impact of police militarization on community relations
• Efficacy of early intervention programs in juvenile justice
• Life-course criminological theories and applications

Awards & Recognition:

• PNW Teaching Incentive Program (TIP) Award (2025)
• PNW Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award (2025)
• CHESS Summer Scholarship Award (2023)
• Sage Junior Faculty Professional Development Teaching Award (2020)

Dr. Ilchi teaches courses including policing, corrections, criminological theory, and race and ethnicity in criminal justice. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at Westfield State University (2018–2021). His work bridges academic research with practical policy implications, aiming to inform reforms in policing and correctional systems.