Jiao Yu

Jiao Yu is a Postdoctoral Associate at the Yale School of Public Health and Health Policy & Management department. She holds a PhD in Sociology from Case Western Reserve University (2021), an MA in Sociology from Peking University (2014), and a BA in Sociology and Finance from Central University of Finance and Economics (2011).

• Education:
  • PhD in Sociology, Case Western Reserve University (2021)
  • MA in Sociology, Peking University (2014)
  • BA in Sociology and Finance, Central University of Finance and Economics (2011)

Her research focuses on the intersection of environment, aging, and health disparities, utilizing machine learning and longitudinal trajectory modeling to analyze nationally representative surveys. Key areas include social determinants of health over the life course, neighborhood effects on aging populations, and behavioral factors in health equity.

Recent studies examine racial health disparities among older adults, social engagement patterns during the pandemic, and biophysiological-environmental interactions. Her work spans public health policy, gerontological research, and data science applications.

Scientific Awards:

• Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) Scholar (2022)
• Marie Haug Award in Exemplary Gerontological Studies (2019)
• Eva L. Pancoast Memorial Fellowship (2017)

She contributes to journal peer review for titles like The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, SSM-Population Health, and BMC Public Health.