Gary Brown

Gary Brown serves as Foundation Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator at Eastern Kentucky University's College of Health Sciences, actively contributing to the EKU OSHA Training Institute Education Center and advancing occupational safety and health education.

His academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Public Health in Occupational Safety & Health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham
• M.S. in Environmental & Occupational Health from Hunter College, New York
• B.A. in Liberal Science with Environmental Studies concentration from SUNY Buffalo

Research focuses on indoor air quality, occupational exposure pathways, and environmental public health science, with emphasis on workforce development through increased student recruitment in safety and health disciplines. His scholarly work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in hazard mitigation.

Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary engagement across public health domains, examining lightning mortality patterns, occupational sun exposure risks among lifeguards, and regulatory enforcement mechanisms in occupational safety. This portfolio reflects consistent contributions to environmental epidemiology and workplace hazard prevention.

Professional recognition includes:

• Lifetime Membership from Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors
• Distinguished Educational Leader Award and Excellent Student Support Award from Student Government Association
• College of Health Sciences Golden Apple Award from EKU University Housing

As Graduate Program Coordinator, Dr. Brown mentors emerging professionals while maintaining active affiliations with the American Industrial Hygiene Association and University of West Indies at Mona. His collaborative networks extend through the EKU OSHA Training Institute Education Center and Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors.