Mario Azevedo

Dr. Mario Azevedo is a Professor in the Department of History and Philosophy at Jackson State University, part of the College of Liberal Arts. He holds a Ph.D. in History from Duke University (1975) with a minor in African-American Studies, and an M.P.H. in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1998). His academic credentials also include certificates in Public Health (University of Michigan) and Epidemiology (UNC Charlotte), as well as a Master’s in History from American University (1971) and a Bachelor’s in History from Catholic University (1970). He completed a Diploma in Philosophy and Theology at the Major Catholic Seminary in Lourenco Marques, Mozambique (1965).

His research interests span interdisciplinary fields, combining historical analysis with public health studies, African-American Studies, and theological inquiry. He has contributed to academic discourse through his diverse educational background and expertise in infectious diseases epidemiology and quantitative methodologies.

No specific scientific awards or grants are noted in the provided text. He does not have listed advisees or students, though his role as a professor suggests potential mentorship activities not detailed here. His office is located in 338 Dollye M.E. Robinson Building, and he can be reached at 601.979.2493.