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Dr. Esther Alloun Tordjmann is a Researcher at the University of New South Wales in the Medicine & Health division. Her work centers on health equity research, utilizing qualitative methods to identify causes of health inequities and support evidence-based interventions.
- PhD, University of Wollongong (2021)
- MES, University of Melbourne (2011)
- Bachelor of Arts, Sciences-Po Paris (2008)
Her research integrates a critical human geography lens to examine power structures, inequalities, and belonging in diverse urban contexts, with a focus on populations experiencing discrimination or exclusion. Methodologically, she prioritizes ethnographic and narrative approaches that capture lived experiences of place.
Recent projects include pandemic resilience strategies (2021-2023) and community-based peer education in social housing, both recognized with Innovation and Excellence Awards. She secured the 2024 "Eating in the City" grant ($35k) to study migrant food environments. Publications span topics from refugee settlement to animal politics, reflecting her interdisciplinary interests.
Key contributions include:
- Equity-Focused Health Impact Assessment (EFHIA) frameworks
- Community-centered pandemic response analysis
- Critical examination of intersectional health determinants
Scientific awards:
- 2023: 2x Highly Commended Awards from Sydney Local Health District
- 2022: Professor Jim Hagan Memorial Prize (UOW)
- 2021: 2x University of Wollongong Commendations
- 2017: Global Challenges Travel Scholarship
- 2010: Graduate Study Award (University of Melbourne)
