I am a Ph.D. Candidate in Sociology at the University at Albany, SUNY. My research focuses on population health, criminology, and life-course analysis, with particular emphasis on spatial methods and longitudinal analysis.
Focus: Health Inequalities and Social Determinants
Investigating temporal and spatial dimensions of health inequalities. My work examines how life-course events and neighborhood contexts shape health outcomes across different populations, with particular attention to racial and socioeconomic disparities in health.
Focus: Youth Development and Violence
Studying adolescent behavior, sexual violence, and the effects of police interactions on youth development. My research incorporates both quantitative and spatial approaches to understanding crime patterns and their societal impacts.
Expertise: Longitudinal and Spatial Analysis
Specializing in longitudinal methods, spatial analysis, and advanced statistical techniques using R, STATA, and ArcGIS to analyze complex social phenomena through quantitative methodologies.
Role: Instructor of Record
Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024
Developed and delivered comprehensive curriculum covering social determinants of health, healthcare systems, and medical institutions.
Role: Instructor of Record
Fall 2025, Summer 2025
Taught foundational theories of criminology, covering the social roots of crime, deviance, and the justice system.
Role: Co-Instructor
Spring 2023
Collaborated in teaching statistical methods, research design, and data analysis using R and STATA.
Role: Teaching Assistant
Summer 2025
Assisted with The 12th KOSTAT-UNFPA Summer Seminar, supporting instruction on global population dynamics.
Regular reviewer for journals including:
Role: Founding Member, Quantitative Research Group (QRG)
Lead methodology workshops and research presentations at University at Albany, SUNY, fostering collaborative learning and research development among graduate students (2023-2025).