Jihoon Jung

Jihoon Jung is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas (UNT), specializing in health and medical geography. His research integrates quantitative methods, GIS, remote sensing, and big data to investigate the impacts of biophysical and socioeconomic environments on human health. He focuses on environmental health disparities, climate change adaptation, natural disasters (wildfires, heatwaves, floods), and vulnerability assessment.

Education includes a PhD in Geography from Florida State University (2019), MA in Geography from Ohio State University (2012), and BS in Geography from Konkuk University (2010). His work spans interdisciplinary approaches to address public health challenges exacerbated by environmental changes, emphasizing spatial analysis and policy implications.

Research interests highlight applied climatology, climate change impacts, and leveraging social media and big data for health surveillance. Recent studies examine wildfire smoke exposure disparities, heat-related health outcomes, and crime patterns during pandemics. Media appearances include discussions on extreme heat, deforestation, and wildfire management in outlets like CBS and The Guardian.

No scientific awards are mentioned. His current projects involve lab/website climategeobest.wordpress.com, focusing on environmental justice, climate hazards, and spatial epidemiology. No advisees or grants are explicitly listed, but his work suggests collaboration with interdisciplinary teams on health vulnerability indices and disaster preparedness strategies.