Christopher Jamil de Montgomery

Christopher Jamil de Montgomery is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health at the University of Copenhagen and a member of the Copenhagen Health Complexity Center. His research focuses on public health issues related to migration, mental health, and child development.

His educational background includes advanced degrees from leading institutions:

• PhD in Public Health, University of Copenhagen (2019)
• MSc in Sociology, University of Copenhagen (2014)
• MA in Governance and Development, Institute of Development Studies (University of Sussex) (2012)

Dr. de Montgomery specializes in conditions affecting thriving among children and young people with forced migration backgrounds, examining how post-settlement contexts shape life chances. His work bridges social epidemiology, mental health services research, and migration studies, with emphasis on vulnerable populations in Scandinavian health systems.

Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on refugee mental health trajectories, particularly regarding non-affective psychotic disorders. His registry-based studies across Denmark and Sweden explore healthcare access patterns, medication initiation, involuntary admissions, and neighborhood effects using quasi-experimental designs that address cross-national disparities.

As part of the Copenhagen Health Complexity Center, he contributes to interdisciplinary research on systemic health challenges. His work demonstrates significant societal impact through media coverage and academic citations, particularly regarding migrant healthcare equity.