Dalia Tsimpida

Dr. Dalia Tsimpida is a Lecturer in Gerontology at the University of Southampton, holding roles as Examination Officer and Employability Coordinator in the Department of Gerontology. She leads the 'Data Skills & Methods' Theme at the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership and advises the UK's first Gerontological Society of America Student Chapter. As an Academic Editor for PLOS ONE and Editorial Board Member of BMC Public Health, she bridges research and policy. Her work focuses on hearing health inequalities, environmental noise pollution's mental health impacts, and spatial epidemiology of aging-related conditions.

• Research Interests: Public Health, Healthy Ageing, Socio-spatial Epidemiology, Environmental Justice
• Key Roles: Thematic Cluster Lead (SCDTP), WHO Consultant, World Hearing Forum Advisor

Her groundbreaking New National Study of Hearing revealed a north-south divide in hearing loss prevalence among older adults in England, challenging age-related assumptions. This work introduced the 'lifestyle-related hearing loss' concept and influenced UK policy through the Chief Medical Officer's 2023 report. She leads projects on noise exposure and mental health within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System.

• Awards: ISA Scholarship Award (2020)
• Teaching: Leads postgraduate modules on aging societies and health/wellbeing, with roles at Liverpool and Manchester Universities

Dr. Tsimpida's research integrates big data analysis with policy co-production, emphasizing evidence-based interventions to reduce health disparities. She actively engages with global health organizations and contributes to medical education innovation through initiatives like the MENTOR phrasebank.