Chih-yang Hu

Dr. Chih-yang Hu is a tenured Associate Professor at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans' Department of Environmental Health, Climate and Sustainability. His research focuses on environmental health risks, including lead exposure in water, sugar-sweetened beverage impacts on public health, and climate-related health challenges. He holds a ScD in Public Health from Tulane University (2001), an MS (1996), and BS (1992) in Public Health from Tulane and Kaohsiung Medical School.

His research interests emphasize environmental epidemiology, chronic disease prevention, and environmental justice. Notable work includes studies on soda consumption's metabolic effects and hurricane-related environmental health impacts. He has presented at major conferences like the Water Resources Conference and Children’s Environmental Health Symposium.

Dr. Hu serves on numerous institutional committees (IRB, Faculty Senate, Grievance Committee) and advises Louisiana’s Environmental Public Health Tracking Program. He is actively involved with APHA’s Environment Section, ASPPH, and WEF, focusing on policy and education in environmental health.