Jeffrey Masuda

Dr. Jeffrey Masuda is an Associate Professor at Queen’s University, holding cross-appointments in the Department of Geography and Planning and the School of Environmental Studies within the Faculty of Arts and Science. His work focuses on environmental health equity, community-based participatory research, and systemic social and environmental injustice. He leads the Centre for Environmental Health Equity (CEHE), which collaborates with communities to address environmental health disparities.

Education:

• PhD, University of Alberta
• MSc, University of Alberta
• BSc, University of Alberta

Research Interests: Dr. Masuda investigates housing affordability, the human right to a healthy environment, Indigenous leadership in environmental governance, and participatory research methodologies. His work integrates arts-based approaches and critical theory to address urban health inequities, environmental governance, and knowledge translation in chronic disease prevention.

Awards & Affiliations:

• Former Canada Research Chair in Environmental Health Equity (Tier 2)
• CIHR New Investigator Award (2010–2014)

Grants & Labs: CEHE supports projects on environmental justice, Indigenous renewable energy leadership, and equity-focused knowledge translation. Dr. Masuda collaborates internationally with policymakers and community advocates.

Labs/Teams: Centre for Environmental Health Equity (CEHE), active in fostering community partnerships to promote healthy environments.