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Professor Wei Tu serves as a full-time Professor in the Department of Earth, Environment & Sustainability within the College of Science and Mathematics at Georgia Southern University, where he has been faculty since 2004. He holds dual affiliate appointments with the Institute for Health Logistics & Analytics and the James H. Oliver, Jr., Institute for Coastal Plain Science, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary engagement across environmental science and public health domains.
His research expertise centers on geospatial technology applications, with primary focus areas including:
- Bayesian geospatial modeling and spatial statistics
- Environmental impact assessment and land use analysis
- Spatial epidemiology of infectious diseases
- Urban form and transportation safety relationships
- Health logistics optimization in metropolitan areas
Analysis of Professor Tu's 68 research outputs (2005-2025) reveals consistent productivity with recent emphasis on spatiotemporal disease modeling and urban health analytics. His 2024-2025 publications demonstrate methodological innovation in Bayesian approaches to spatial clustering and environmental health assessment.
Professor Tu's scholarly recognition includes:
- h-index of 14 based on Scopus citations
- 924 cumulative citations
- Active engagement with UN Sustainable Development Goals through environmental health research
As principal investigator, Professor Tu directs the Geospatial Technology Research Group, leveraging institutional resources from both the Institute for Health Logistics & Analytics and Coastal Plain Science Institute. His collaborative network spans multiple disciplines with significant international partnerships evident in co-authored publications on disease modeling and urban health systems.
