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Armando Lara-Millan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley. He earned his PhD in Sociology from Northwestern University and is a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholar. Lara-Millan currently serves as the chair-elect of the Sociology Law Section of the American Sociological Association and is a faculty affiliate of the Berkeley Economy Society Initiative. Additionally, he is a fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. His research primarily focuses on political economy sociology, particularly examining changing markets and enabling institutions. He is well-versed in historical sociology and ethnography, analyzing how organizations and institutions shape societal outcomes. His major project delves into the political economy of American public hospitals and county jails, addressing the financial burdens of public agencies. His work has been recognized with the 2022 Distinguished Scholarly Book Award from the American Sociological Association, and his research has been published in various academic journals, including the American Sociological Review and Criminology.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Teaching and researching in the field of Sociology with a focus on political economy and the intersection of law and health.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.