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Jared R. Dmello, Ph.D.
I am an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice & Criminology at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. My research focuses on illicit networks, inclusive of terrorism, criminal street gangs, and cartels. I have experience in implementing a broad array of methodologies within my research, but I am best known for my work with network science. An award winning scholar and teacher, I am passionate about finding new knowledge that addresses the problems in the United States and abroad, while aiming to provide practitioners with data-driven recommendations for policy change.
Education
20192015
Ph.D., Criminal Justice & Criminology, Option in Terrorism Studies
University of Massachusetts Lowell Lowell, MA- Dissertation: Friends, Foes, and Unknowns: Investigating the Dynamics of Relationships Between Actors in Ethnic Conflicts
20172015
M.A., Criminal Justice
University of Massachusetts Lowell Lowell, MA20152014
M.A., National Security Studies
California State University, San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA20132010
B.A., Political Science
University of Hawai`i at Mānoa Honolulu, HIBooks
20222022
The Need for Weed: Marijuana Policy and Public Politics in the Criminal Justice System
Kendall Hunt- Wallace, K. A., Belshaw, S. H., & Dmello, J. R. (2022)
- Link: https:
/ / he .kendallhunt .com /product /need ‑weed ‑marijuana ‑policy ‑and ‑public ‑politics ‑criminal ‑justice ‑system
Peer-Reviewed Articles
In Press
Individual and Organizational Correlates of Morale Among Workers in a Youth and Family Court Agency
Crime & Delinquency- Kras, K. R., Meyer, K. S., Dmello, J. R., & Rudes, D. S. (2022).
- Link: https:
/ / journals .sagepub .com /doi /abs /10 .1177 /00111287221115646
In Press
Heritage Not Hate? Confederate Flag Supporters Less Likely to Perceive Criminal Injustice, More Likely to View Police as Friends
Race & Justice- Updegrove, A. H., Cooper, M. N., & Dmello, J. R. (2021).
- Link: https:
/ / journals .sagepub .com /doi /abs /10 .1177 /21533687211023574
20222022
The Violence of Political Empowerment: Electoral Success and the Facilitation of Terrorism in the Republic of India
Terrorism & Political Violence- Dmello, J. R., Perliger, A., & Sweeney, M. (2022).
- Link: https:
/ / www .tandfonline .com /doi /full /10 .1080 /09546553 .2020 .1761342
20222022
Rethinking Alternative Education Accountability Indicators: A Multilevel and Contextual Perspective
Performance Improvement Quarterly- Newton, X. A., Lohmeier, J. H., Thompson, S. R., Oh, B., Dmello, J. R., & Trainor, A. (2022).
- Link: https:
/ / onlinelibrary .wiley .com /doi /epdf /10 .1002 /piq .21358
20222022
Just Do It: Exploring the Factors that Predict Physical Activity among Women over Age 40
Journal of Physical Activity Research- Nikitopoulos, C. E., Ho, I. K., & Dmello, J. R. (2022).
- Link: http:
/ / pubs .sciepub .com /jpar /7 /1 /8 /index .html
20222022
Proposing a Unified Framework for Coordinated Community Response
Violence Against Women- Ranjan, S., & Dmello, J. R. (2022).
- Link: https:
/ / journals .sagepub .com /doi /10 .1177 /10778012221086009
20212021
Photovoice as a Research Technique for Student Learning and Empowerment: A Case Study from a South Texas Border Town
Journal of Criminal Justice Education- Dmello, J. R., & Kras, K. R. (2021).
- Link: https:
/ / www .tandfonline .com /doi /full /10 .1080 /10511253 .2021 .1921231
20212021
Ostracisation, inequity, and exclusion: the lasting effects of 9/11 and the war on terror on South Asian diasporas
Critical Studies on Terrorism- Dmello, J. R. (2021).
- Link: https:
/ / www .tandfonline .com /doi /full /10 .1080 /17539153 .2021 .1980184
20212021
Race, Rallies, and Rhetoric: How Trump’s Political Discourse Contributed to the Capitol Riot
Journal of Criminal Justice and Law- Alaniz, H., Dodson, K. D., & Dmello, J. R. (2021).
- Link: https:
/ / jcjl .pubpub .org /pub /9c82zhyh /release /1
20212021
The Interaction of Extremist Propaganda and Anger as Predictors of Violent Responses
Journal of Interpersonal Violence- Shortland, N., Nader, E., Imperillo, N., Ross, K., & Dmello, J. (2021).
- Link: https:
/ / journals .sagepub .com /doi /10 .1177 /0886260517747599
20202020
Lock Unlock: The Impact of COVID-19 on Health Security in Pakistani and Indian Prisons
Victims & Offenders- Dmello, J. R., & Ranjan, S. (2020).
- Link: https:
/ / www .tandfonline .com /doi /full /10 .1080 /15564886 .2020 .1822973
20202020
Assessing the Impact of Civil Gang Injunctions on the Use of Online Media by Criminal Street Gangs
International Journal of Cyber Criminology- Dmello, J. R., & Bichler, G. (2020).
- Link: https:
/ / www .cybercrimejournal .com /pdf /DmelloBichlerVol14Issue1IJCC2020 .pdf
20192019
Attitudes Toward Punishment, Organizational Commitment, and Cynicism: A Multilevel Analysis of Staff Responses in a Juvenile Justice Agency
Criminal Justice & Behavior- Kras, K. R., Dmello, J. R., Meyer, K. S., Butterfield, A. E., & Rudes, D. S. (2019).
- Link: https:
/ / journals .sagepub .com /doi /10 .1177 /0093854818810857
20192019
The Impact of Civil Gang Injunctions on Networked Violence Between the Bloods and the Crips
Crime & Delinquency- Bichler, G., Norris, A., Dmello, J. R., & Randle, J. (2019).
- Link: https:
/ / journals .sagepub .com /doi /10 .1177 /0011128717739607
Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings
20212021
Campus undergraduate research awareness and its effect on retention and interest of STEM majors
Proceedings of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE)- Khasawneh, M. T., Dmello, J. R., Franco, Y. S., & Kilburn, J. C.
- Won 2nd place in IISE Engineering Education Track Best Paper
20202020
A proposed survey-based student-centered framework for evaluation of undergraduate research awareness in minority-serving institutions
Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education- Khasawneh, M., Kilburn, J. C., Dmello, J. R., Sanchez, D. E., & Segovia, A.
Book Chapters & Book Reviews
20212021
Review of von Hlatky, S., ed., “Countering Violent Extremism and Terrorism: Assessing Domestic and International Strategies.”
H-Net Reviews20192019
International Terrorism
In: Encyclopedia of Security and Emergency Management, Shapiro, L. R. and Maras, M.-H. (Eds.), Springer.- Dmello, J. & Perliger, A. (2019).
- Link: https:
/ / link .springer .com /referenceworkentry /10 .1007 /978 ‑3 ‑319 ‑69891 ‑5 _251 ‑2
20182018
Dacoity in India: Investigating Thievery in the British Raj’s Crown
In: Asia/Pacific Security Challenges: Managing Black Swans and Persistent Threats, Masys, A. J. and Lin, L. S. (Eds.), Springer.- Dmello, J. R. (2018).
- Link: https:
/ / link .springer .com /chapter /10 .1007 /978 ‑3 ‑319 ‑61729 ‑9 _13
Research Experience
Present2019
Alumnus Affiliate
Center for Program Evaluation University of Massachusetts LowellPresent2020
Research Member
Addressing Violent Extremism & Radicalisation to Terrorism (AVERT) Network Deakin UniversityPresent2021
Research Associate
Center on Public Security Rutgers UniversityPresent2019
Researcher & Evaluator
Louis Stakes Alliance for Minority Participation, TAMIU Site Texas A&M International UniversityPresent2021
Binational Fellow
Office of Global Initiatives Texas A&M International University20192015
Research Assistant & Affiliate
Center for Terrorism & Security Studies University of Massachusetts LowellIndustry Experience
20182017
Analyst
U.S. Government Accountability Office Boston, MA20162016
Analytical Intern
U.S. Government Accountability Office Boston, MA20152013
Associate Editor
Fair Observer RemoteTeaching Experience
Present2022
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice & Criminology
Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX20212019
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Texas A&M International University Laredo, TX20192019
Adjunct Instructor
University of Massachusetts Lowell Lowell, MA20192015
Doctoral Teaching Fellow
University of Massachusetts Lowell Lowell, MASelected Press (About)
20222022
Thousands Of Texans Linked To Extremist Group1
WOAI News20212021
TAMIU Faculty Member Dmello Receives Academy of Criminal Justice Award for Innovation in Teaching2
Texas A&M International University20212021
TAMIU’s Dmello receives national award for innovation in teaching3
The Laredo Morning Times20212021
TAMIU Receives Humanities Texas Grant to Launch ’Diverse Cultures, Diverse Humanities’ Speaker Series4
Texas A&M International University20212021
TAMIU Names Recipients of Faculty, Community Awards5
Texas A&M International University20212021
He’s a Texas County’s Top Law Enforcement Official. What’s His Name Doing on an Oath Keeper Roster?6
Rolling Stone20202020
Cong. Cuellar Announces $435,020 Federal Grant to TAMIU7
Texas A&M International University20202020
TAMIU to receive nearly $500k in funding for study on guns and gang violence8
Texas A&M International University20202020
Laredo Rotary Club donates, celebrates start of tulip plot at Valdez High School9
The Laredo Morning Times20172017
NASA Science Education and Public Outreach Impact10
NASA Mission EPO Metrics - Cassini20152015
CSUSB chapter named best in nation11
Victor Valley Daily Press20152015
Pi Sigma Alpha names CSUSB chapter as best national chapter for 3rd consecutive year.12
Redlands Patch20072007
NASA Earth and Space Science Explorers13
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Selected Press (By)
20192019
En Busca del Voto Moderado14
La Razón20192019
La Previa del juicio aL PRESIDENTE15
La Razón20192019
Dustdevil Diversity Spotlight: Dr. Jared Dmello16
Texas A&M International University20172017
Una medida inútil contra el terror17
La RazónLinks
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