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Dr. Jack Caravanos is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Global and Environmental Health at New York University's College of Global Public Health. He specializes in environmental public health with a focus on pollution mitigation in low- and middle-income countries. His work addresses toxic substance exposure through interventions in artisanal mining, e-waste recycling, and contaminated site remediation. Dr. Caravanos holds a DrPH from Columbia University, an MS from New York University, and a BS from Hunter College.
Education:
- BS in Health Science, Hunter College (1977)
- MS in Environmental Health Engineering, NYU (1979)
- DrPH in Environmental Health, Columbia University (1984)
Research interests:
- Lead poisoning prevention in occupational and community settings
- Global pollution control strategies
- Health impact assessment of toxic waste sites
- Sustainable interventions for informal mining practices
Key contributions include:
- Co-developing mercury exposure reduction strategies in Peru and Indonesia
- Leading global assessments of lead exposure burdens
- Contributing to international policy frameworks for pollution control
- Directing research at Pure Earth/Blacksmith Institute
His work has been featured in The Lancet Planetary Health, Environmental Health Perspectives, and Science of the Total Environment. Awards include teaching and community service recognitions from Hunter College.
