Jennifer Richmond-Bryant

Jennifer Richmond-Bryant is an Associate Professor of the Practice in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University. Her work focuses on geospatial analytics to study human exposure to ambient air pollution, particularly in marginalized communities. She develops modeling approaches to characterize air pollution dynamics in built environments and explores how environmental, social, and personal factors influence health outcomes. Her research includes field data collection to study pollutant exposure across space and time, such as phytoremediation of ammonia from hog waste lagoons.

Her research interests emphasize environmental justice, community-based monitoring, and empowering communities through data-driven advocacy. Notable projects include studies on particulate matter (PM2.5) in North Carolina, soil contamination following industrial accidents, and the health impacts of air pollution during the COVID-19 pandemic. She collaborates with students and community partners to address disparities in environmental health burdens.

Jen has been involved in developing tools like the community environmental health reporting platform and has led cross-institutional initiatives promoting diversity in STEM education. Her work bridges academic research with actionable solutions for public health equity, often involving participatory methods and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Her grants and awards include funding for projects analyzing air quality sensors, disaster-related environmental contamination, and community oral history studies. She is affiliated with research groups focused on environmental justice and public health, contributing to both policy and community engagement efforts.