Cosmo Strozza

Cosmo Strozza is an Assistant Professor - Tenure Track at the University of Southern Denmark, specializing in Demography and Population Aging. His research focuses on social inequalities in survival, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on life expectancy, and health trajectories in aging populations. He holds a PhD Scholarship (2017) and received the Best Poster Award (2022).

Research Interests:

• Demography and population aging
• Inequalities in health and mortality
• Life expectancy trends and lifespan variation
• Health and survival at the oldest ages

Recent Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes Denmark’s life expectancy changes post-pandemic, healthy life expectancy modeling using compositional data analysis, and global comparisons of mortality inequalities. His studies often highlight socioeconomic disparities and policy implications for aging populations.

Grants & Projects:

• SCOR Chair on Mortality Research (2023–2026)
• AXA Chair in Longevity Research (2015–2025)
• Challenges of Ageing Populations (2022–2025)

Media Engagements: Featured in podcasts and media outlets discussing aging populations, pension policies, and pandemic impacts on demographics.