معرفی
Ping Ma, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Behavior at Texas A&M University School of Public Health. She specializes in social and environmental determinants of health, focusing on underserved populations including maternal women, adolescents, racial/ethnic minorities, and older Asian populations. Her methodological expertise spans survey development, mixed methods, and multi-level analysis.
- Liaoning University, BA in Social Welfare/Social Work (2003)
- Liaoning University, MA in Population Studies/Demography (2006)
- Linköping University & EHESS, MA in Dynamics of Health and Society (2008)
- Tulane University, PhD in Public Health (2013)
- UT Southwest Medical Center, Postdoctoral Training Certificate (2015)
Dr. Ma's research examines health disparities, social determinants of health, maternal and child health, mental health service access, and health behavior interventions. She utilizes community-based participatory research and integrated care models to address disparities in mental health, chronic diseases, and substance use among vulnerable groups.
Her recent publications focus on air pollution impacts, cancer prevention strategies, mental health trends during the pandemic, illicit drug use patterns, and culturally adapted interventions. Key themes include environmental health equity, digital health technologies, and multi-level analysis of health outcomes.
- Early Career Faculty Research Excellence Award (2022)
- Health Disparities Research Scholar (2022)
- NCFDD Faculty Success Fellow (2021)
- Robert Woods Johnson Foundation Interdisciplinary Research Leader (2020)
Dr. Ma teaches courses in Grant Writing, Public Health Intervention, and Public Health Evaluation. She collaborates with clinical providers, community organizations, and health workers, with funding from NIH, HRSA, CPRIT, Gulf grants, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
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