Leading Authority on Homelessness and Housing Policy Research
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University of PennsylvaniaDennis P. Culhane is a distinguished social science researcher serving as the Dana and Andrew Stone Professor of Social Policy at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Social Policy and Practice. His groundbreaking research has fundamentally shaped understanding of homelessness and housing policy in America. As co-director of Actionable Intelligence for Social Policy (AISP), he promotes the development of integrated database systems for policy analysis and systems reform. His recent work has focused on critical areas including the premature aging of the adult homeless population, service utilization patterns of vulnerable populations, and youth exiting foster care and juvenile justice. From 2009 to 2018, he served as Director of Research at the National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. His influential research has contributed significantly to addressing housing and support needs of people experiencing homelessness, with particular attention to veterans and individuals aged 55 and older. Culhane's impact is reflected in his extensive publication record, with his work on supportive housing and shelter utilization patterns being among the most cited in the field