Eugena Kwon

Eugena Kwon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Trent University, Canada. She holds a Ph.D. from Western University. Her research focuses on international migration, sociology of work, gender in professions, and population health. She leads SSHRC-funded projects examining international students’ post-pandemic challenges and pathways to permanent residency. Dr. Kwon collaborates with community organizations like EduNova to address immigrant integration and health inequalities. Her interdisciplinary work spans $780,000 in external grants.

Education: B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Western University). She teaches courses on social research methods, workplace diversity, and social policy. Her research explores intersections of gender, race, and immigration status in professions and healthcare. She has published widely on topics like immigrant food choices, medical students’ career decisions, and post-migration mental health.

Research Projects: Current work includes SSHRC grants analyzing international students’ school-to-work transitions and pandemic impacts. Earlier studies addressed gender disparities in medical professions and immigrant integration challenges. She advocates for policies addressing systemic inequalities affecting marginalized groups.

Awards & Grants: Holds SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant ($24,038.20) and SSHRC Insight Development Grant ($50,388). Collaborates on projects funded by NSERC. Active in interdisciplinary teams addressing global health and education equity.

Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary research teams focused on migration, health, and education. Engages with stakeholders to translate research into actionable policies for immigrant communities.