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Blake Poland is an Associate Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. He holds cross-appointments in the Leadership, Higher and Adult Education department (OISE/UT) and Geography & Planning (University of Toronto), and is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Critical Qualitative Health Research.
- Education: PhD in Health Geography (McMaster University), MA in Health Geography (McMaster University), Honours BA in Human/Health Geography (Carleton University)
Dr. Poland specializes in community resilience, social-environmental justice, and qualitative methods. His research bridges public health with urban planning, focusing on the interplay between social systems and ecological sustainability. Key projects include pandemic response frameworks, climate change adaptation, and equitable urban development.
His recent publications emphasize planetary health, community-led pandemic responses, and wellbeing in the built environment. He has secured significant funding from CIHR, SSHRC, and university strategic grants for initiatives like curricular reform, climate justice, and connected community approaches.
- Scientific Awards:
- 2019 Green Ribbon Award (Faculty category)
- 2012 Oakville Community Spirit Award (environment category)
- 2010 Sarah Mazelis Paper of the Year Award
- 2007 Kiran van Rijn Annual Award
- 2001 Robin Badgley Award for Excellence in Teaching
He has directed programs such as the MHSc Health Promotion Program and the WHO Collaborating Centre in Health Promotion. Current projects include campus wellbeing frameworks, transport futures, and climate-positive health systems research.
