Ritesh Mistry

Ritesh Mistry is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Equity at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. His research focuses on multilevel social determinants of health behaviors linked to chronic diseases and cancer, particularly tobacco use, physical activity, and food choice. He holds a PhD from UCLA and has conducted studies globally, including a Fulbright-Nehru Senior Scholar Award to study India's tobacco policies. His work integrates structural factors (e.g., socioeconomic disparities, public policy), neighborhood environments, and family dynamics.

Dr. Mistry has led studies funded by CDC, NIH, and AHRQ, with publications in Tobacco Control, Preventive Medicine, and others. His courses include program evaluation, GIS in health behaviors, and adolescent substance use prevention. He advises on tobacco control policies and has been cited by CNN, Reuters, and the Times of India.

Key areas of expertise include tobacco policy, adolescent health, and health equity. His recent work examines electronic nicotine delivery systems' role in smoking cessation and the impact of menthol cigarette bans. He collaborates with global institutions on studies in India and the U.S., emphasizing policy implementation and community-based interventions.