معرفی
Amir Sapkota, Ph.D., is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Maryland's School of Public Health. His research focuses on climate change impacts on health, including extreme weather effects on respiratory and renal diseases, and plant phenology's link to allergies. He leads projects like Maryland's Climate and Health Profile Report and the AWARD-APR initiative for diarrheal disease early warnings in the Asia-Pacific region.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Environmental Health Sciences, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2005)
- Postdoctoral Training in Environmental Epidemiology, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Lyon, France
- B.S. in Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, Clark University (1997)
Research Interests:
Dr. Sapkota investigates climate-driven health disparities, extreme weather hospitalization risks, and adaptation strategies. His work emphasizes vulnerable populations and integrates satellite data for phenology monitoring and early warning systems.
Publications & Awards:
Over 30 peer-reviewed articles address climate change's health impacts. Honors include the Council on Environment's Outstanding Young Faculty Award (2013) and a Fulbright Senior Research Scholarship to Nepal (2017).
Grants & Collaborations:
- Collaborations with Maryland Department of Health on climate health adaptation
- Lead of AWARD-APR consortium for diarrheal disease early warning systems
Labs/Teams:
Directs the Climate and Health Research Lab, focusing on environmental exposure assessments and policy translation.
