Debarchana Ghosh

Debarchana Ghosh serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Connecticut. Her interdisciplinary research investigates health issues through spatiotemporal modeling, aiming to provide evidence for public health interventions and preventive policies. She employs Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial statistics, machine learning, and social network analysis in her work.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Geography, University of Minnesota (2005-2009)
• M.Phil in Population Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (2002-2004)
• M.A. in Geography, Jawaharlal Nehru University (2000-2002)
• B.Sc. in Geography, Presidency College, University of Calcutta (1997-2000)

Dr. Ghosh's research centers on four main areas: (1) spatiotemporal modeling of infectious diseases and toxic releases linked to unsustainable urban and environmental resource use; (2) public health impacts of food deserts; (3) access to HIV/AIDS intervention programs; and (4) environmental justice. She develops innovative analytical frameworks that integrate GIS, spatial statistics, machine learning, and qualitative techniques to address complex health challenges in urban and environmental contexts.

Her recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a consistent focus on health disparities, particularly among vulnerable populations such as transgender individuals and African Americans. Key themes include neighborhood disadvantage and cancer control behaviors, structural racism's impact on substance use, and ethical spatial mapping for public health. Her work increasingly incorporates intersectionality and longitudinal analysis to understand the social determinants of health.

As a faculty member, Dr. Ghosh mentors graduate students in the Department of Geography, with research aligned to her expertise in spatial epidemiology and environmental health. While specific grant details are not provided, her research agenda suggests active pursuit of funding in public health and geographic information science.