Research Scientist
Jacob is a Research Scientist and Ph.D. candidate in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida State University, with undergraduate and graduate degrees in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration from Western Illinois University.
His research focuses on how individual characteristics and social environments influence behavior, using advanced quantitative methods to translate research into practical insights. At LPRC, Jacob applies his expertise in criminology and data analysis to examine violence prevention strategies and industry practices, helping inform real-world prevention efforts and organizational decision-making.
His research has been published in leading criminology outlets, and he has received several academic honors, including recognition as an Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Doctoral Fellow, a First Team NCAA Division I Academic All-American, and a recipient of Florida State University’s competitive Joseph Harris Criminology Award.