Dr. Daniel Konikoff Houpt

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Daniel Konikoff-Houpt is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta in the Department of Sociology. His research focuses on the intersection of policing, technology, and algorithmic justice. With a strong emphasis on qualitative methodology, Konikoff-Houpt explores themes related to surveillance and the social processes leading to criminal behavior. His scholarly contributions include significant publications addressing issues of legal penal sensibilities in relation to prisoner rights, the oversight of police misconduct in North America, and the reconceptualization of social media policies regarding hate speech. He is dedicated to advancing the understanding of these critical areas through rigorous academic inquiry and is actively engaged in teaching various courses in criminology.

Research Interests

Courses

SOC 225 - Criminology

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management