My research is positioned at the intersection of criminology, social philosophy, and institutional legitimacy, exploring how complex social, legal, and philosophical dynamics shape human behavior and social order. My primary areas of interest include:

 

 

1. Policing, Legitimacy, and Social Control

 

• Examining how law enforcement practices influence perceptions of institutional legitimacy.

• Investigating the philosophical underpinnings of policing and the metaphysics of state power.

• Analyzing the social disorganization theory within the context of law enforcement and public trust.

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2. The American Dream and Social Mobility

• Critically exploring the concept of the American Dream and its impact on marginalized communities.

• Investigating the psychological and sociological dimensions of the American Dream as a cultural narrative.

• Analyzing how social structures facilitate or obstruct social mobility.

 

4. Philosophical Inquiry in Social Sciences

 

• Advocating for the reintegration of philosophy into social science research.

• Analyzing the ethical, metaphysical, and existential dimensions of social phenomena.

• Investigating the philosophical foundations of justice, institutional authority, and human behavior.

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5. Legal Systems and Judicial Decision-Making

 

• Conducting qualitative analyses of appellate court decisions, particularly regarding prosecutorial misconduct and objections.

• Developing qualitative codebooks to assess judicial reasoning and procedural fairness.

• Investigating the role of objections in appellate reviews and their implications for due process.

 

These research interests are not isolated; they are interconnected, reflecting a commitment to understanding how social structures, institutional authority, and philosophical principles shape individual lives and collective experiences.