Thomas Bryan Smith

Dr. Thomas Bryan Smith is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies at the University of Mississippi, affiliated with the School of Applied Sciences. He holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Birmingham (2014) and a Ph.D. in Criminology, Law, and Justice from the University of Florida (2020). His research focuses on criminal networks, translational criminology, sustainability in criminal justice, and computational methods.

Smith's work employs network science, machine learning, and natural language processing to study topics like co-offending dynamics, policy translation, and sustainability goals. He collaborates with institutions like the University of Florida's Bureau of Economic and Business Research and has secured grants from the University of Mississippi's Institute for Data Science. His research has appeared in journals such as Scientific Reports, Journal of Quantitative Criminology, and Globalization and Health.

He teaches courses including Criminal Justice Statistical Analysis, Criminal Networks, and Criminal Justice Research. No specific awards are listed, though his grants reflect active research engagement. Collaborations with Drs. Brian Boutwell, Colleen Berryessa, and Mia Thomaidou highlight interdisciplinary work on criminological research and legal decision-making.