Young-An Kim

Young-An Kim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida State University, affiliated with the College of Criminology & Criminal Justice. His research focuses on neighborhoods and crime, criminology of place, spatial analysis, and quantitative methods. He holds a Ph.D. in Criminology from the University of California-Irvine (2018), an M.A. in Sociology from the University of Texas at El Paso (2013), and a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Seoul (2010).

• Education:
  • Ph.D. Criminology, University of California-Irvine (2018)
  • M.A. Sociology, University of Texas at El Paso (2013)
  • B.A. Sociology, University of Seoul (2010)

His research interests emphasize the interplay between physical environments, social structures, and crime patterns. He employs advanced spatial analysis techniques to study topics like racial heterogeneity’s impact on crime, seasonality effects in urban neighborhoods, and the role of immigrant organizations in reducing crime. Key themes include crime prevention through environmental design, spatial crime modeling, and the application of big data in criminology.

His work has appeared in leading journals such as Journal of Quantitative Criminology, Justice Quarterly, and British Journal of Criminology. Notably, his research on racial diversity and neighborhood crime received recognition from the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.

Kim’s advising and grants focus on projects related to urban crime patterns, immigrant integration, and spatial criminology. He currently serves in the Criminology and Criminal Justice Building at FSU, with office hours on Monday and Wednesday mornings.