Shaon Lahiri

Shaon Lahiri, PhD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor of Public Health in the Department of Health and Human Performance at the College of Charleston. He is also an Associate Scholar at the Center for Global Health, University of Pennsylvania, where he previously served as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the PPE program and a PPE Postdoctoral Fellow at the Penn Center for Social Norms and Behavioral Dynamics. His work spans multiple countries including Kenya, China, India, and Oman.

Dr. Lahiri's research is rooted in the social and behavioral sciences, with a focus on the social determinants of health and behavior theory. His primary interest lies in understanding how social norms influence health behaviors such as family planning, tobacco use, intimate partner violence, PrEP uptake, and sanitation. He employs interdisciplinary approaches to examine common social processes across diverse health outcomes.

The recent publications of Dr. Lahiri reflect a strong trend in applying behavioral science to global health challenges. His work frequently involves systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and field studies in low- and middle-income settings, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Key themes include misinformation, social contagion, norm resistance, and capacity-building interventions.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• PPE Postdoctoral Fellow, Penn Center for Social Norms and Behavioral Dynamics
• Postdoctoral Researcher, PPE Program, University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Lahiri has been involved in significant global health research and mentorship initiatives. His projects often involve training and capacity building in LMICs, and he contributes to global health education through the Global Health Mentorship and Year-out programs at Penn. While specific grants are not listed, his research has clearly been supported through institutional and fellowship funding.

He has contributed to team-based research in global health, particularly through collaborations with institutions in Rwanda, Kenya, and South Asia. His work with the Bandebereho trial and adolescent family planning studies highlights his engagement with multidisciplinary research teams focused on gender equity, relationship dynamics, and reproductive health.