Kevin Wozniak, Ph.D.
About Kevin Wozniak, Ph.D.
Kevin Wozniak, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of Massachusetts Boston, specializing in the politics of punishment and criminal justice policy. He has held various academic positions and has a strong background in research and publications in his field.
Work at UMass Boston
Kevin Wozniak, Ph.D., has been serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts Boston since 2019. His role involves teaching and conducting research within the College of Liberal Arts. His focus on the politics of punishment and criminal justice policy contributes to the academic environment at UMass Boston.
Previous Experience at American University
Before his tenure at UMass Boston, Kevin Wozniak worked as a Lecturer in the Department of Justice, Law, & Society at American University from 2009 to 2012. During this three-year period, he engaged in teaching and contributing to the academic community in the field of justice and law.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Wozniak earned his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Skidmore College, studying from 2001 to 2005. He then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Justice, Law, and Society; American Politics at American University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2012. His educational background supports his research focus on the politics of punishment.
Legislative Experience
In 2013, Kevin Wozniak served as a Legislative Fellow in the U.S. House of Representatives for six months. He worked in the office of Representative Robert C. 'Bobby' Scott (D-VA-03), gaining practical experience in legislative processes and policy-making related to justice and law.
Current Role at Maynooth University
Since 2023, Kevin Wozniak has been a Lecturer and Director of the Research Centre for Criminology at Maynooth University in Ireland. This position allows him to further his research interests and engage with the academic community in a new international context.