Mengyao Hu

Mengyao Hu serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Management, Policy & Community Health at the School of Public Health, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston), based at the Reuel Stallones Building in Houston, Texas. Her position places her within a department focused on healthcare administration, policy development, and community-level health interventions across diverse populations.

Her research interests center on Health Policy, Public Health Management, and Community Health, with additional emphasis on Health Systems Research and Implementation Science. These areas address critical challenges in healthcare delivery systems, including policy analysis frameworks, organizational leadership in public health settings, and evidence-based strategies for improving community health outcomes through structural and environmental changes.

As an active faculty member, Dr. Hu contributes to UTHealth Houston's academic mission through teaching and scholarly work within the School of Public Health. While specific details about her advising roles and research grants are not provided in available sources, her departmental affiliation connects her to broader institutional initiatives like the Center for Health Systems Research, Policy, and Practice. Her work aligns with the school's focus on addressing health disparities and strengthening public health infrastructure through policy-driven approaches.