Andrew Williams

Dr Andrew Williams is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Public Health at the University of St Andrews' School of Medicine, affiliated with the Division of Population and Behavioural Science. He joined in 2020 and focuses on social and cultural determinants of health, particularly among children and young people. His work integrates complexity theory and salutogenesis to improve public health outcomes. He leads work package 1 of the NIHR-funded 'Is 20 plenty for health?' project and collaborates with organizations like the TR14ers community youth dance group and the European Centre for Environment and Human Health. He teaches ecological and global public health at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

• Education: Prior roles include Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh's Farr Institute.

His research emphasizes transdisciplinary collaboration, administrative data analysis, and public involvement. Key projects include evaluating 20 mph speed limits' impact on health and studying young carers' mental wellbeing. He has supervised PhD student Katrin Metsis and contributed to publications on sleep-obesity links in adolescents and health policy interventions.

He has been involved in global health initiatives and maintains strong ties with East Africa and Indonesia. His work often intersects with community engagement, such as the TR14ers case study, showcasing health sustainability through cultural interventions.