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Amin Asfari is currently the Law Foundation Saskatchewan Chair in Police Studies within the Department of Justice Studies at the University of Regina. He has a notable history of advancing research on policing and justice issues in Canada. Prior to joining the University of Regina, Asfari served as an Associate Professor and Program Chair of the Undergraduate and Graduate Criminology programs at Regis University, where he played a key role in shaping the curriculum. His diverse background, born in Kuwait and raised in New York City, and his experiences across various cultural contexts in places like North Carolina have enriched his academic work and provided a multifaceted perspective on criminology and justice. Asfari's research interests are interdisciplinary and focus on pressing social issues, such as the intersections of Muslims and policing, Muslim assimilation challenges in Western societies, and analyses of white supremacist ideologies related to mass shootings. His contributions to the academic community are extensive, including a substantial number of journal articles, book chapters, and involvement in several scholarly journals as a peer reviewer. Asfari is an active member of the Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium and has a commitment to mentoring students in criminology, fostering research opportunities and collaborations.
University of Regina • Regina, SK
Responsible for advancing research and discourse on policing and justice issues in Canada.
Regis University • Denver, CO
Instrumental in shaping curriculum and fostering academic growth in Criminology programs.
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