Kent Cheng

Kent Cheng, Ph.D., is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Healthy Aging, affiliated with the Pennsylvania State University and its Population Research Institute (PRI). His work integrates demography, public health, and social sciences to address socioeconomic and policy-driven health challenges, particularly in aging populations and global health equity. He has been supported by grants from the NIH and Penn State's Social Science Research Institute.

Dr. Cheng holds a Ph.D., though specific educational details are not provided. His research interests focus on intergenerational financial transfers, health disparities, and the impact of political and economic systems on health outcomes. Notable topics include caregiver well-being, disease burden modeling (e.g., hepatitis B, dengue), and the effects of tax reforms on public health behaviors like smoking.

In 2023 and 2024, his studies highlighted the role of religiosity in eldercare norms and the link between democratic erosion and mortality rates. He has also contributed to the replication of research claims during crises, emphasizing methodological rigor in social science. Dr. Cheng's recent work often intersects with policy analysis and global health metrics.

He has no listed scientific awards. Grants and institutional support are central to his research, including the Eunice Kennedy Shriver NICHD grant. His affiliation with PRI and the Center for Healthy Aging positions him to collaborate on multidisciplinary projects addressing aging and population health challenges.