I am an Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Old Dominion University. I am also the coordinator of the university’s Cybercriminology Bachelor’s program. As a black male and first generation college student, I believe it is important that not only do I produce research and teach, but I should also use my good fortune to help and be a model to others.
I have three main goals:
- Produce research on the social patterns in the digital environment:
- My current research is focused on identifying the tools and patterns of human trafficking online
- I have also produced research on cyberbullying, #Blacktwitter, and Phishing
- Develop meaningful coursework for students:
- I have been the lead developer of Old Dominion University’s Cybercriminology Curriculum
- I have developed two new courses – “Cybercrime and Cybersecurity“, and “How to Commit a Cybercrime“
- Communicate social science ideas to the public:
- A textbook explaining the basics of Cybercrime
- A YouTube channel exploring social science issues
- Op-ed pieces and essays for the general public
