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Sotiris Vardoulakis is a Professor of Environmental Public Health and Director of the NHMRC Healthy Environments And Lives (HEAL) National Research Network at the University of Canberra's Health Research Institute. He holds adjunct roles at the University of Exeter and Indian Institute of Technology Madras. Previously, he served as Director of Research at the Institute of Occupational Medicine (Edinburgh) and Head of the Environmental Change Department at Public Health England.
Educations:
- PhD in Air Pollution, University of Greenwich (2003)
- MSc in Environmental Technology, Imperial College London (1998)
- Bachelor of Physics (Hons), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1996)
Research Focus: Vardoulakis specializes in climate change health impacts, air pollution mitigation, and sustainable development. His work spans epidemiology, environmental monitoring, and policy advising for governments like WHO, UN Environment, and UK/Australian authorities. Key themes include wildfire smoke exposure, clean energy transitions, and urban climate adaptation.
Recent Projects (2023-2025):
- CANBREATHE: Climate Attribution of Wildfire Smoke Impacts in Southeast Asia/Australia
- Climate Preparedness in Remote Desert Communities
- Air Filtration Interventions for Asthma Outcomes
Grants & Collaborations: Over 25 years of international projects in Europe, Australia, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. Current collaborations involve multi-country teams addressing smoke exposure and climate resilience.
Labs/Teams: Leads HEAL Network and coordinates interdisciplinary teams on environmental health risks.
