Emilio A. Parrado

Emilio A. Parrado is the Dorothy Swaine Thomas Professor of Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences and Director of the Population Studies Center. His research focuses on migration dynamics, particularly Hispanic populations in the U.S., international migration patterns, and social/demographic changes in Latin America. He combines quantitative and qualitative methods, including original survey and ethnographic data.

Education: Ph.D. (Sociology, University of Chicago, 1997), M.A. (Sociology, University of Chicago, 1994), B.A. (Sociology, University of Buenos Aires, 1988).

Key research areas include:

• Migrant health risks and transnational mobility (e.g., HIV/STI patterns at the U.S.-Mexico border)
• Gendered impacts of migration on labor markets and family structures
• Demographic transitions and social inequality in Latin America, including post-pandemic labor market shifts in Argentina

Recent work emphasizes deportation effects on mental health, regional migration trends to Buenos Aires, and the intersection of immigration policy with fertility and urban development. His Migrante Project focuses on Mexico-U.S. border health observatories.

Awards: None explicitly listed. Active in grants related to migrant health and labor studies.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Population Studies Center and collaborates with the Latin American and Latino Studies Program at UPenn.