Ashenafi S. Cherkos

Ashenafi S. Cherkos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population and Community Health at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. His expertise focuses on applying epidemiological methods to maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and public health surveillance. He holds a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Washington, alongside advanced degrees from Mekelle University and Hawassa University in Ethiopia.

• BS Public Health, Hawassa University
• MS Public Health, Mekelle University
• MS Public Health (Epidemiology/Maternal and Child Health), University of Washington
• PhD Epidemiology, University of Washington

His research interests include:

• Epidemiology of maternal and child health challenges
• Infectious disease surveillance in Ethiopia
• Longitudinal data analysis for public health interventions
• Development of healthcare questionnaires

Recent studies highlight his work on HIV-exposed infants' growth outcomes, atopic dermatitis prevalence in Ethiopian hospitals, and road traffic injury patterns among taxi drivers.

His publications reflect a focus on Ethiopian public health challenges, including HIV/AIDS care outcomes and nutritional interventions. He has collaborated on studies in Northern Ethiopia and Mekelle Hospital.