Samuel Dorevitch

Samuel Dorevitch is a Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). His primary affiliation is with the School of Public Health. His research focuses on water quality monitoring, environmental health, and occupational hazards, with an emphasis on preventing waterborne diseases and assessing health risks associated with environmental exposures. He has contributed to studies on recreational water safety, lead exposure prevention, and the health impacts of climate change.

Key research areas include microbial water quality, occupational safety for healthcare and construction workers, and public health interventions in low-resource settings. He has evaluated novel water treatment methods like solar-powered ozonation and explored the use of wastewater-based epidemiology for disease surveillance. His work spans both local (Chicago) and global contexts, including studies in Kenya.

Dr. Dorevitch has published widely on topics such as the health effects of waterborne contaminants, occupational injuries, and the relationship between environmental factors and chronic diseases. His research often bridges epidemiology, environmental science, and public policy to inform practical health protection strategies.