Marc Adams

Marc Adams is an Assistant Dean and Professor at the School of Technology for Public Health, Arizona State University. His research focuses on physical activity promotion, built environment influences on health, and the design of behavioral interventions targeting obesity, nutrition, and cardiovascular health. He leads studies on mobile health technologies (e.g., smartphone apps) and community-based initiatives to improve health equity through environmental modifications.

Key research areas include the efficacy of financial incentives in physical activity interventions, the role of neighborhood walkability in promoting health behaviors, and the intersection of crime perception and recreational walking. He collaborates internationally on projects analyzing urban design impacts on public health outcomes, such as the IPEN Adult Study and WalkIT Arizona trials.

Adams has developed culturally tailored interventions like the Smart Walk program for African American women and contributed to evidence-based guidelines for school nutrition policies. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating data science, environmental engineering, and behavioral economics to address complex health challenges.