Miriam Marlier

Miriam Marlier is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), affiliated with both the Institute of the Environment & Sustainability and the Fielding School of Public Health. Her work focuses on understanding the health and environmental impacts of climate change, particularly the effects of wildfire smoke exposure, extreme heat events, and air pollution on vulnerable populations.

Her research integrates satellite remote sensing, environmental modeling, and public health data to quantify risks associated with climate-driven hazards. Notable areas include analyzing spatio-temporal patterns of wildfire smoke, evaluating policy interventions for forest management, and assessing disparities in exposure to environmental stressors.

Recent studies highlight her contributions to understanding compound climate hazards (e.g., simultaneous smoke and heat waves) and their disproportionate impacts on marginalized communities. She also explores the trade-offs between forest restoration practices and public health outcomes.

Dr. Marlier’s work bridges environmental science and public health policy, emphasizing actionable solutions for climate resilience. She has collaborated on recovery planning post-disasters and led projects addressing transboundary environmental issues like haze in Southeast Asia.