Biography
In Memoriam
Chris J. Marier served as an assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Florida. He joined UCF in August 2025 after serving as an assistant professor in the Department of Government and Justice Studies at Appalachian State University. Before entering academia, he worked as a police officer in North Port Florida for seven years, bringing a wealth of professional experience and a deep commitment to public service into his teaching and research.
His research focused on policing, race and justice, and group conflict, and it has been published in leading journals, including Criminology, Justice Quarterly, Criminology and Public Policy, and the Journal of Criminal Justice.
During his time at UCF, he was a valued colleague whose dedication to his students, scholarship and the criminal justice profession was evident to all who worked with him.
“Dr. Marier was a very bright, accomplished and thoughtful scholar who cared deeply about his students and colleagues, says Eugene Paoline, professor and chair of the Department of Criminal Justice. “Through his teaching, mentorship and service, he inspired students and helped shape the next generation of criminal justice professionals.”
His impact on students, colleagues and the broader academic community remain an important part of his legacy.
- B.A., Criminology, University of South Florida, 2009
- M.S., Criminology, Florida State University, 2012
- Ph.D., Criminology, University of South Florida, 2020