معرفی
Bereket Duko is a Senior Research Fellow at Torrens University Australia's Centre for Public Health, Equity and Human Flourishing. He holds a PhD in Epidemiology from Curtin University (2022) and an Adjunct Research Fellow position at Curtin University. His research focuses on epidemiological methodologies applied to maternal and child health, including prenatal exposures' effects on offspring mental health and life-course outcomes. He has published over 105 articles in leading journals, with a focus on systematic reviews and meta-analyses addressing public health disparities, maternal obesity impacts, and migration-related health issues. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in health equity and global health challenges. He completed a Master's in Public Health/Mental Health at Gondar University (2014) and a Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology from The University of Queensland.
- Education:
- PhD in Public Health-Epidemiology, Curtin University (2022)
- Master in Public Health/Mental Health, Gondar University (2014)
- Bachelor in Public Health, Gondar University
- Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology, The University of Queensland
Research Interests
His core research areas include meta-analyses of birth outcomes, maternal health risks, and global health disparities. Key topics include prenatal alcohol/tobacco exposure effects, sex-selective abortion practices in migrant populations, and Ethiopia's Khat chewing epidemiology. His work bridges statistical epidemiology with policy-relevant findings in low-resource settings.
Collaborations
He collaborates internationally on projects addressing pregnancy complications, mental health outcomes, and regional health inequities. Notable collaborations involve Curtin University, Hawassa University (Ethiopia), and institutions in Australia and Africa.
