جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Todd Sorensenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشگاهی

• Labor Market Structure
• Immigration
• Discrimination

Todd Sorensen is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of California, Merced (UC Merced), affiliated with the School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts and the Economics and Business Management department. He holds fellowships at IZA (Institute of Labor Economics) and GLO (Global Labor Organization). Prior to UC Merced, he served as an Associate Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno (2014–2023) and an Assistant Professor at UC Riverside (2007–2014). His professional journey includes a visiting role as Visiting Associate Professor at UC Merced before his current appointment in 2022. Education: PhD in Economics, University of Arizona, 2007 Research Interests: Todd's work focuses on labor market structures , exploring topics like monopsony power and wage-setting dynamics; immigration , including its demographic and policy implications; and discrimination , particularly in criminal sentencing and labor markets. His research has been published in journals like ILR Review , Labour Economics , and the Journal of Population Economics , with findings cited in the U.S. Economic Report of the President. Scientific Awards: Fellow at IZA (2022–present) Fellow at GLO (2022–present) Advising & Grants: Todd has advised students across various levels but no specific advisees are listed. His grants and funding sources are not detailed in the provided text. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and maintains affiliations across UC campuses through his and his spouse’s academic careers. Labs/Teams: Engaged with research networks at IZA and GLO, focusing on labor market policies and migration studies. Active in collaborative projects analyzing immigration trends, labor market competition, and discrimination metrics.

• Housing Economics
• Urban Economics
• Neighborhood Effects
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stephen Billings is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder, where he holds the Global Real Estate Capital Markets Chair position. He serves as the faculty director of the MS in Real Estate program and research director for the CU Real Estate Center. His work spans multiple research centers including the Center for Research on Consumer Financial Decision Making and the Michael A. Klump Center for Real Estate. Billings received his PhD in Economics from the University of Colorado, a MS in urban planning from the University of North Carolina, and a BS in economics from Georgetown University. Prior to joining CU Boulder in 2016, he was faculty at the University of North Carolina Charlotte with appointments in both economics and public policy, where he also served as faculty director for the real estate center. His research focuses on the intersection of housing, schools, neighborhoods and crime, addressing critical policy issues including the impact of public investment in light-rail transit on neighborhoods, school segregation's influence on academic achievement and crime, neighborhood gentrification causes, lead-based paint in low-income housing, and the effects of sea level rise and natural disasters on neighborhood sorting and household finances. Billings employs sophisticated analysis of large micro-datasets with studies based on data and policies in Charlotte, NC and Denver, CO. His work connects urban economics with public policy, demonstrating how neighborhood environments shape individual outcomes across multiple dimensions. Billings' recent publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on neighborhood effects, school choice impacts, crime economics, and housing market dynamics. His work frequently examines the intersection of race, housing, and economic outcomes, with particular attention to policy implications. He has developed innovative methodological approaches to studying residential amenities and neighborhood spillovers, with increasing attention to climate change impacts on housing markets. His research appears in top journals including The Quarterly Journal of Economics, American Economic Review: Insights, and Journal of Urban Economics. As an educator, Billings teaches undergraduate and masters classes in real estate finance and economics, as well as doctoral and masters level courses on cost-benefit analysis and statistical methods. He has extensive consulting experience conducting economic impact studies, including assessments of North Carolina's public higher education system, affordable housing needs in Colorado communities, and the economic effects of marijuana legalization on property markets. His practical policy work complements his academic research, creating a bridge between theoretical insights and real-world applications. Billings leads significant research initiatives through the CU Real Estate Center, where he directs studies examining the impact of business improvement districts and other urban development policies. His work bridges academic research with practical policy applications, making substantial contributions to our understanding of how housing, education, and neighborhood environments shape individual outcomes and community development. His December 2023 memo on the HUD Officer Next Door Program exemplifies his engagement with current housing policy issues.

Patrick Metzeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminal Law
• Capital Punishment
• Criminal Defense
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Patrick Metze is Professor of Law at Texas Tech University School of Law, where he has served since 2008. He initially joined as an adjunct professor teaching the criminal defense clinic in 2007 and became a full-time Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Criminal Defense Clinics in May 2008. He was promoted to Professor of Law with tenure in September 2012. Professor Metze has established several groundbreaking clinical programs including the Capital Punishment Clinic (2010), the Caprock Regional Public Defender Office and Clinic (2010) - the first full-time public defender office operated from within a law school, and the Texas Tech School of Law Innocence Clinic (2016). Professor Metze earned his B.A. from Texas Tech University in 1970 and his J.D. from the University of Houston in 1973. Before joining academia, he maintained a private law practice in Levelland and Lubbock, Texas for over 30 years, initially handling general practice including banking, collections, corporate law, and oil and gas matters, but shifting focus to criminal and family law following the 1986 oil industry collapse in West Texas. He was one of only 14 attorneys qualified for appointment as first chair in Capital Murder cases in the 9th Administrative Judicial Region. Professor Metze's research focuses on criminal law and procedure, with particular emphasis on capital punishment, innocence projects, and the school-to-prison pipeline. His publications reveal a consistent concern with constitutional protections, ethical obligations of courts and practitioners, and systemic reforms in criminal justice. His work spans both theoretical analysis of legal principles and practical guidance for criminal defense attorneys. Among his professional recognitions, Professor Metze is a Life Fellow of The Texas Bar Foundation and maintains membership in The Pro Bono College of the State of Texas. His presentations at numerous professional seminars demonstrate his active engagement with the criminal defense bar and commitment to advancing legal practice. Professor Metze has served on various committees including the Criminal Justice Council of the State Bar of Texas, the Advisory Committee to the Lubbock Special Needs Defenders Office, and as a former board member of the Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (where he served as President) and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

Elliott Ashمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Law and Economics
• Political Economy
• Econometrics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Elliott Ash is an Associate Professor of Law, Economics, and Data Science at ETH Zurich's Center for Law & Economics. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics and J.D. from Columbia University, a B.A. in Economics, Government, and Philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin, and an LL.M. in International Criminal Law from the University of Amsterdam. His research focuses on empirical legal studies using econometrics, NLP, and ML, examining topics like judicial behavior, legislative impact, and AI-driven governance. He has been funded by the ERC, Swiss NSF, and others. Research Interests: Elliott explores automation of legal decisions, text-as-data analysis in law, and the intersection of AI with legal systems. He develops tools like BallotBot and LePaRD to enhance legal transparency and public understanding. His work bridges law, economics, and computer science, with publications in top journals like the American Economic Journal and Review of Economics and Statistics . Teaching: Courses include Building a Robot Judge , Natural Language Processing for Law , and Big Data for Public Policy . He co-organizes the Zurich Workshop in AI+Economics and Monash-Warwick-Zurich Text-as-Data Workshops. Awards: European Research Council Starting Grant, Swiss National Science Foundation Grant, and multiple grants from U.S. and Swiss institutions. His work has been featured in NPR , VoxEU , and Georgetown Law Journal . Labs/Teams: Leads the Swiss AI Initiative's Human-AI Alignment team, collaborates with the CEPR on Political Economy research, and serves as an Economic Journal Associate Editor.

Maria Fitzpatrickمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Child and Family Policy
• Economics of Education
• Early Childhood Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Maria Fitzpatrick is Professor in Cornell University's Department of Policy Analysis and Management and Director of the Cornell Institute for Public Affairs. A Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, she holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia (2008) and specializes in child/family policy and education economics. Research examines early childhood education impacts, teacher compensation and retirement systems, child maltreatment reporting, and incarceration effects on families. Notable studies analyze universal pre-kindergarten programs, teacher pension reforms, and maternal incarceration's impact on birth outcomes. Current projects investigate child welfare decision-making algorithms and prison visitation policies. Fellowships include the Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS Early Career Fellowship and postdoctoral positions at Stanford's Institute for Economic Policy Research. She has advised government agencies including the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority and Queensland Rail.

• Criminal Law
• Criminology
• Cybercrime
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Steven Kemp is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Public Law at the University of Girona, Spain. His research focuses on the intersection of criminal law, cybercrime, and criminological analysis, with affiliations to institutions like UNICRI, Open University of Catalonia, and the Institute of Public Security of Catalonia. His work spans digital security, fraud victimization, and sentencing disparities. Current roles: Serra Hunter Fellow, University of Girona (2023–present); Collaborating Teacher, UNICRI (2024–present) Previous roles: Associate Professor, University of Girona (2015–2021); Postdoctoral Researcher, Pompeu Fabra University (2021–2023) and University of Manchester (2021) His research interests include: Cybercrime dynamics during global crises (e.g., pandemic-related fraud trends) Victimization patterns in digital societies, particularly among older adults Legal implications of smart technologies and cybersecurity frameworks Comparative criminal justice systems, especially plea bargaining and sentencing disparities Key trends in his recent publications (2025–2019) highlight: Rising cyberfraud incidents and their societal impacts Interdisciplinary approaches to digital security and legal systems Statistical modeling of crime trends post-COVID-19 Behavioral responses to cybercrime risks Scientific recognition includes: Serra Hunter Fellow He actively collaborates with research groups like the Research Group in the Seminar of Criminal and Criminological Sciences and contributes to public policy initiatives in cybersecurity and fraud prevention.

Michael Morseمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Voting Rights
• Election Administration
• Criminal Justice System
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Morse is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, with a secondary appointment in the Political Science Department. He holds a JD from Yale Law School and a PhD in Political Science from Harvard University. Prior to his current position, he was a Bigelow Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School and served as a law clerk for federal judges in Alabama and California. Morse specializes in voting rights, election administration, and criminal justice system reform, combining empirical methods with legal scholarship to address issues such as felony disenfranchisement, voter ID laws, and election integrity. His research has been published in top journals including the California Law Review , American Political Science Review , and Science Advances . Notable contributions include analyses of Florida’s Amendment 4, voter registration coordination via the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), and studies on ballot design impacts. He has also written extensively on the election of local prosecutors and the role of fines/fees in criminal justice. Morse’s work frequently bridges legal and political science disciplines, emphasizing data-driven approaches to electoral systems. His recent focus on ‘lost votes by mail’ and privacy in election results underscores his commitment to advancing equitable and transparent electoral practices. He has been cited in media outlets like Slate , Vox , and NBC News for his accessible explanations of complex election-related issues. Scientific Recognition: Morse was recognized as a Bigelow Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School, a prestigious postdoctoral position supporting legal research.

Nicole Myersمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Criminology
• Criminal Justice
• Pre-trial Detention
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nicole Myers is an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Sociology at Queen's University, Canada. She holds a PhD and MA from the University of Toronto and a BA from the University of Guelph. Her research focuses on criminology, particularly pre-trial detention, bail processes, and systemic discrimination within the criminal justice system. She critiques current practices such as excessive bail conditions, institutional risk aversion, and the erosion of the presumption of innocence. Her work examines bail court dynamics, including adjournment cultures, systemic overreach in conditions (e.g., banning ordinary locations), and the impact on marginalized groups. Recent studies highlight crises in Canada’s bail system, including deepening detention rates and Manitoba’s discriminatory practices. Myers emphasizes reform needs through policy analysis and empirical studies. Publications span 2009–2024, analyzing bail’s role as punishment, surety supervision roles, and youth justice. Her research bridges legal sociology and criminology, aiming to improve judicial practices and reduce pre-trial detention inequities.

Todd Collinsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Science
• Legal Studies
• Judicial Behavior
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Todd Collins is a Professor of Political Science and Public Affairs at the University of Western Carolina’s College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Georgia, a JD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a BA from the same institution. His research focuses on judicial decision-making, legal system biases, and the intersection of religion, politics, and policy. Key research interests include racial and gender disparities in legal contexts, media’s role in shaping public perception of courts, and religious influences on legislative behavior. Collins has extensively studied Supreme Court dynamics, appellate processes, and the interplay between public opinion and judicial rulings. His work bridges empirical legal studies with sociological and political frameworks, addressing issues such as courtroom fairness, attorney collaboration barriers, and the impact of religious affiliations on policymaking. Notable projects include analyses of case salience metrics and the role of precedent in judicial reasoning.

Isabel Grantمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminal Law
• Violence Against Women
• Sexual Assault Law
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Isabel Grant is a Professor at the University of British Columbia’s Allard School of Law, specializing in criminal law, with a focus on violence against women, sexual assault, homicide, and mental health law. She holds degrees from the University of Toronto, Dalhousie University, and Yale Law School, and served as a law clerk to Supreme Court Justice Estey. Her research addresses gender-based violence, disability rights, and the impact of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms on legal frameworks. Grant has contributed to over 80 scholarly works and co-leads an SSHRC-funded project on sexual assault law reforms. She teaches courses on criminal law, sentencing, and mental health law. Grant’s work emphasizes feminist and disability justice perspectives, challenging systemic inequalities through litigation interventions in over 20 Supreme Court of Canada cases. Her recent scholarship critiques Bill C-7’s expansion of MAiD eligibility, arguing it entrenches ableism. Awards include the Royal Society of Canada Fellowship, UBC’s Killam Teaching Prize, and the 2025 University Killam Professor designation, UBC’s highest academic honor. Her research interests span criminal justice reform, gender and sexuality law, and the intersection of disability and legal rights. She collaborates with feminist and disability advocacy groups to shape policy and judicial outcomes. Key areas of focus include the ‘rough sex’ defense, consent frameworks, and sentencing disparities in intimate partner violence cases.

Sylwia J. Piatkowskaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Crime and Deviance
• Comparative Criminology
• International Criminology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sylwia J. Piatkowska is an Associate Professor at the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice , Florida State University. Her research focuses on crime and deviance, comparative and international criminology, and advanced quantitative methods. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from SUNY Albany (2016) and a B.A./M.A. from Opole University (2006). Her work has been recognized with top honors from the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences for her impactful research on criminology. Key research interests include hate crimes, fiscal criminology, immigration policy impacts, and sentencing disparities. She has authored/co-authored influential studies such as “The New Fiscal Criminology” (2022) and “Suspended Licenses, Suspended Lives” (2020). Her recent work examines temporal trends in bias-motivated violence and the intersection of mental health, race, and gender in sentencing. Recent Awards: Top Honors from the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences for her book. Professional Roles: Member of the National Policing Institute’s Board of Directors and editor of leading criminology journals. Her research bridges macro-level structural factors with micro-level criminal behavior, emphasizing cross-national comparisons and policy implications. She is affiliated with Florida State University’s criminology research programs and actively contributes to academic discourse through peer-reviewed publications and institutional leadership.

E. Lea Johnstonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminal Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Mental Health Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

E. Lea Johnston is the Clarence J. TeSelle Professor and Professor of Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. She is a leading expert in mental health law, criminal law, and criminal procedure, with her work appearing in top law reviews and peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journals. Her scholarship has been widely cited by legal scholars, appears in leading treatises, and has received attention from courts and social scientists. Her theory of sentencing forms part of the theoretical framework for the standard textbook for forensic psychiatry fellowship programs. Professor Johnston earned her A.B. from Princeton University and her J.D. (cum laude) from Harvard Law School. Before entering academia, she worked as a litigation associate at Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington, D.C., served as director of the Maryland Public Interest Research Group, and clerked for Judge Richard Tallman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Johnston's research primarily focuses on the intersection of mental health and criminal justice. Her work examines how mental illness impacts criminal responsibility, competence to stand trial, sentencing, and diversion programs. She has made significant contributions to understanding diminished responsibility doctrines, insanity defenses, mental health courts, and assisted outpatient treatment. Her scholarship often employs interdisciplinary approaches, integrating legal analysis with insights from psychology, psychiatry, and behavioral sciences to develop more humane and just approaches to mentally ill offenders within the criminal justice system. Her publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output with significant impact across multiple disciplines. The trajectory of her work shows an evolution from foundational analyses of legal standards for mentally ill defendants toward more comprehensive reform proposals addressing systemic issues in how the criminal justice system handles mental illness. Elected to American Law Institute (2020) Former Chair of Criminal Justice Section, American Association of Law Schools Former Chair of Law and Mental Disability Section, American Association of Law Schools Member of Legal Scholars Committee, American Psychology-Law Society Professor Johnston has significantly influenced both legal scholarship and practice through her theoretical contributions and practical recommendations. Her work on sentencing theory for mentally ill offenders has been incorporated into forensic psychiatry training materials, demonstrating real-world impact beyond academia. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, her extensive publication record and leadership roles suggest substantial research support throughout her career. Her scholarship serves as a critical bridge between legal doctrine and clinical mental health practice, offering frameworks that balance therapeutic needs with justice considerations.

Katherine Beckettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminal Justice
• Legal Sociology
• Social Inequality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Katherine Beckett is a Professor in the Department of Law, Societies & Justice and the Department of Sociology at the University of Washington. She co-directs the Rethinking Punishment project and chairs the Law, Societies & Justice Department. Her research focuses on criminal justice reform, social inequality, and urban social control. Education: Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles (1994) M.A., University of California, Los Angeles (1989) B.A., University of California, San Diego (1986) Her work examines the intersection of law, race, and incarceration, particularly in drug enforcement, capital punishment, and sentencing disparities. Recent projects evaluate housing outcomes and sentencing reforms. Her research trends (2024-2011) emphasize criminal justice policy, race, and urban governance, with subfields including prosecutorial discretion, life sentences, and socio-cultural theories of punishment. Scientific Awards: University of Washington's Public Service Award Washington State Academy of Sciences member (2016) She has advised students including Kaitlyn Laibe (2023), E. J. Munizza (2021), and Andrew Choi (2020), focusing on issues like early release and housing crises. Her grants include support from the National Science Foundation, Ford Foundation, and Open Society Institute. Professor Beckett collaborates with civic organizations such as the Public Defender Association, Northwest Defender’s Association, and Columbia Legal Services. Her lab initiatives include the Rethinking Punishment project and partnerships with Seattle Clemency Project.

Caroline Erentzenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Law and Psychology
• Wrongful Convictions
• Jury Decision Making
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Caroline Erentzen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from York University and a JD from Queen’s University, with prior legal practice at the Ontario Bar. Her work bridges social psychology and law, focusing on wrongful convictions, jury decision-making, and the treatment of marginalized groups within legal systems. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Toronto and currently leads research on hate crime underreporting, gender-based violence, and legal inequality. Research interests include the intersection of law and psychology, mechanisms of victim stereotyping, religious minority rights, and systemic legal biases. Her publications analyze wrongful conviction cases in Canada, online harassment of university women, and victim-blaming in Islamophobic hate crimes. She is affiliated with the Psychology and Law Research Lab (PLJ Lab). No scientific awards are listed, though her work demonstrates impactful contributions to legal psychology. Advising and grants details are not explicitly provided, but her research suggests active engagement in collaborative projects. The PLJ Lab focuses on applied legal psychology research with community partnerships.

John Pfaffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Empirical Criminal Justice Research
• Mass Incarceration
• Criminal Sentencing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Pfaff is a Professor of Law at Fordham Law School, specializing in Criminal Law and Procedure , Law and Economics , and Law and Social Science . He teaches courses on criminal law, sentencing law, and law and economics. His research focuses on empirical analysis of criminal justice, particularly the role of prosecutorial discretion in driving mass incarceration trends. He has received grants from the John Templeton Foundation and the University of Chicago's Arete Initiative for his work on evidence-based judicial review. Professor Pfaff is a frequent contributor to media and policy discussions, appearing in outlets like MSNBC , The Intercept , and Truthout . His 2017 book Locked In challenges conventional narratives about mass incarceration. His recent publications include analyses of private prisons , state-level criminal justice reform , and geographic disparities in sentencing . He previously held the John M. Olin Fellowship at Northwestern University Law School and clerked for Judge Stephen F. Williams on the DC Circuit.