Paul Kadetz

Dr. Paul Kadetz serves as a Senior Lecturer and coordinator of Doctoral Studies in the Institute for Global Health and Development at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, and holds a dual position as Professor of Practice in the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering at the University of San Diego where he co-directs the Masters in Engineering, Sustainability and Health program. He also maintains a long-standing association with University College London's Centre for China Health and Humanity.

Dr. Kadetz holds a doctorate in International Development from the University of Oxford, where he also earned an MSc in Medical Anthropology. His additional qualifications include an MPH in International Health and Development from Tulane University and an MSN as an Adult Nurse Practitioner with Forensic Nursing training from Vanderbilt University.

His research spans Global and International Health, Medical Anthropology, and Sustainable Development, with particular expertise in antimicrobial resistance, climate change impacts on health, China's health systems, and health diplomacy. His work frequently examines the intersection of sociocultural factors with healthcare delivery and policy implementation, especially in low-resource settings across China, Africa, and post-disaster contexts.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on antimicrobial resistance in rural China, One Health approaches to disease prevention across Africa, sustainability frameworks that challenge conventional economic growth paradigms, and the historical transfer of medical knowledge between China and Africa. His work consistently bridges disciplines, connecting health systems analysis with cultural anthropology, engineering, and climate science.

Dr. Kadetz has secured significant research funding, including a seven-million-Euro grant from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research for the 'African One Health Network for Disease Prevention' (ADAPT) project addressing antimicrobial resistance across seven sub-Saharan African nations. He has published over 100 scholarly works including the co-edited volume 'Creating Katrina, Rebuilding Resilience' (Elsevier) and 'Handbook of Welfare in China' (Elgar), with a forthcoming 'Encyclopedia of Health Humanities' as joint Editor-in-Chief.

As a clinician, Dr. Kadetz is a registered nurse, adult nurse practitioner, and licensed acupuncturist, bringing practical healthcare experience to his academic work. He has directed global health programs across five countries and chaired two academic departments, demonstrating strong leadership in international educational contexts.