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Dr. Jason Gilliland is a Professor in the Department of Geography at Western University, with cross-appointments as Associate Professor in the Department of Paediatrics and School of Health Studies. His interdisciplinary research bridges geography, public health, and urban planning, focusing on how environments shape health behaviors, particularly among children and youth.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Urban Geography from University of Toronto (2001-2003)
- Master's in Urban Geography from McGill University (1998-2002)
- Undergraduate studies in Architecture from McGill University (1994-1996)
Dr. Gilliland's research examines spatial patterns of health behaviors using advanced GIS and spatial analysis techniques. His work spans food environments, active transportation, urban design impacts on child health, and pandemic effects on youth behaviors. Recent projects explore high-rise living implications for adolescents, climate change impacts on mental health, and digital health interventions. His methodological innovations include the HEALTH Platform for geographic ecological momentary assessment.
With over 320 publications, 99,268 reads, and 9,802 citations, Dr. Gilliland demonstrates significant scholarly impact. His recent work shows continued productivity with multiple 2025 publications reflecting active research programs across interdisciplinary domains.
His scientific achievements have been recognized with multiple awards:
- Faculty Scholar at Western University (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014)
- ESRI Canada Award of Excellence in GIS (2012)
- Old East Village BIA Angel Award for Community Service (2010)
Dr. Gilliland actively supervises graduate students and collaborates across disciplines, with research often involving community partnerships to ensure practical policy applications. His work exemplifies how spatial analysis can address complex public health challenges through interdisciplinary approaches.
