Christian King

Christian King is an Associate Professor in the School of Global Health Management and Informatics at the University of Central Florida (UCF), part of the College of Community Innovation and Education. He holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy from Georgia State University and Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on social determinants of health, health disparities, food insecurity, and telemedicine effectiveness. He has conducted studies on food insecurity's impact on health, violence exposure in women, and the role of telemedicine during the pandemic at the Orlando VA Medical Center.

Education includes a Ph.D. in Public Policy (Georgia State University/Georgia Tech), with expertise in policy analysis and healthcare systems. His work integrates quantitative methods with public health challenges, emphasizing policy interventions to address inequities.

Research interests span healthcare access, social policy, and technology-driven solutions. Recent projects include evaluating telemedicine's role in urgent care and analyzing the interplay between neighborhood context and health outcomes. His articles explore topics like diabetes management, electronic health record standards, and AI applications in healthcare.

While no awards are explicitly mentioned, his contributions to food insecurity research and telemedicine innovation reflect impactful scholarly work. He advises no listed students and collaborates with institutions like the VA Medical Center. His lab focuses on applied public health research, with future work likely expanding on pandemic-era healthcare adaptations and systemic inequities.