Adam E. Barry

Dr. Adam E. Barry is Professor and Head of the Department of Health Behavior at Texas A&M University's School of Public Health, overseeing approximately 33 faculty members. He earned his PhD in Health Education from Texas A&M University (2007), MS in Community Health Education from Florida State University (2003), and BS in School Health Education from Florida State University (2002). His administrative leadership includes prior roles as Interim Head of the Department of Health & Kinesiology (100+ faculty) and Associate Department Head.

Dr. Barry's research examines social/behavioral aspects of alcohol intoxication, impaired driving, substance measurement, and alcohol policies. His work investigates marketing practices, collegiate alcohol sales, veteran health disparities, and digital platform influences. Funded by NIAAA and AAA Foundation, his studies employ diverse methodologies including social network analysis and policy evaluation.

His publications focus on substance use patterns across populations, with recurring themes in college student behaviors, policy impacts, measurement innovations, and health disparities. Recent work emphasizes cannabis/e-cigarette co-use, pandemic-related mental health, and culturally tailored interventions.

Awards & Honors:

• Boseph D. Gibbs Award (2022)
• Presidential Impact Fellow (2019)
• Fellow - American Academy of Health Behavior (2018)
• Mentorship Award - American Academy of Health Behavior (2018)
• Early Career Research Award (2017)
• Horizon Award - Society for Public Health Education (2014)

He has led NIH/NIAAA grants including studies on veteran alcohol use and impaired driving. As graduate program chair (2015-2016), he managed 300+ students. Dr. Barry directs research teams investigating alcohol policies, digital health communication, and substance use measurement.