Christopher McCarty

Dr. Christopher McCarty is the Director of the University of Florida’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research and previously served as Associate Dean in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Florida (1992) and a BA in Anthropology from West Virginia University (1980). His research focuses on social networks, including methodological advancements in large-scale surveys, hard-to-count populations, and professional research networks. He developed the EgoNet software for personal network data analysis. His work spans global collaborations with USAID, anthropological field studies in Mexico and West Africa, and interdisciplinary projects addressing public health, disaster resilience, and education.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, West Virginia University, 1980
• Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology, University of Florida, 1992

Research interests include social network analysis, survey methodology, public health epidemiology, and quantitative research innovations. His recent work emphasizes network-driven interventions in healthcare, disaster response, and education reform. Over 150 peer-reviewed articles reflect his interdisciplinary approach to network science.

Grants and Advising: Oversees Bureau research activities, advises doctoral committees, and leads projects funded by NSF, NIH, and USAID. Notably, he co-leads interventions integrating social networks into tuberculosis care and cancer caregiver support systems.

Labs/Teams: Directs the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, a multidisciplinary unit analyzing economic trends and policy impacts.