Hana Ryu
About Hana Ryu
Hana Ryu is a Senior Policy Analyst with a focus on victimization, gangs, social networks, and youth offending. She has extensive academic and professional experience at Simon Fraser University, where she is currently a PhD student, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Course Instructor, and Research Assistant.
Work at Policy Reporter
Hana Ryu serves as a Senior Policy Analyst at Policy Reporter, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she focuses on various aspects of policy analysis, contributing her expertise in criminology and social networks. Her work involves evaluating policies related to victimization, gangs, and youth offending, providing insights that inform decision-making processes.
Education and Expertise
Hana Ryu has an extensive educational background in criminology from Simon Fraser University. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Criminology from 2020 to 2024 and holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Criminology, which she completed in 2020. Her undergraduate studies culminated in a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Criminology with a focus on Co-operative Education, achieved from 2014 to 2017. Her research interests include victimization, gangs, social networks, and youth offending.
Background
Hana Ryu has been involved in academia and policy analysis for several years. She began her career as a Research Assistant at Simon Fraser University in 2016. In addition to her role at Policy Reporter, she has served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant since 2018 and as a Course Instructor since 2021. Her previous experience includes a temporary position as an Undergraduate Academic Advisor in 2019 and work as an Associate News Writer at The Peak Publications Society from 2014 to 2015.
Research Focus
Hana Ryu's research emphasizes the application of social network analysis, developmental and life-course criminology, and quantitative data analysis. Her work aims to understand the complexities of victimization and youth offending, contributing to the broader field of criminology. Through her research, she seeks to provide evidence-based insights that can influence policy and practice.