Soorej Jose Puthoopparambil

Soorej Jose Puthoopparambil serves as Associate Professor at Uppsala University's Department of Women's and Children's Health, specializing in International Child Health and Nutrition. He directs the Master's Programme in Global Health and leads the WHO Collaborating Center on Migration and Health Data and Evidence. As the EU lead for the European Union (EU)-African Union (AU) Cluster of Research Excellence on migration and health, he bridges academic research with global policy development.

His research program focuses on critical migration health issues including health in immigration detention centers, voluntary and forced return migration, health communication during crises, and healthcare access for displaced populations. His scholarly work demonstrates consistent attention to methodological rigor while addressing practical health system challenges faced by migrants. Notable contributions include leading the first WHO regional report on refugee and migrant health in Europe and developing international guidance on integrating migrant data into national health information systems.

Recent publications reveal growing emphasis on decolonizing global health education, intercultural communication in healthcare settings, and the relationship between remittances and maternal healthcare utilization. His research consistently addresses implementation challenges while providing evidence for policy makers across multiple countries.

Dr. Puthoopparambil maintains active technical collaboration with WHO, IOM, and EU agencies, translating research into practical guidance for health systems serving migrant populations. His leadership in developing frameworks for refugee and migrant health research has established methodological standards for the field while identifying critical knowledge gaps requiring further investigation.

As an educator, he coordinates international courses in migration and global health, emphasizing evidence-informed policy making and practical application of research findings. His teaching integrates perspectives from public health, human rights, and social sciences to address complex challenges in migration health.