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Dr. Xiangming Fang is Research Associate Professor in the Department of Health Management & Policy at Georgia State University's School of Public Health, specializing in economic evaluation of health interventions, violence prevention, and food safety policy.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Applied Economics, University of Minnesota (2004)
- Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics and Management, Zhejiang University, China (1999)
- B.S. in Architecture and Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University, China (1993)
Dr. Fang's research bridges health economics and practical policy implementation, with particular expertise in cost-effectiveness analysis of violence prevention programs and food safety interventions. His work demonstrates how economic modeling can optimize public health resource allocation while addressing social determinants of health.
His exceptional contributions have been recognized through multiple prestigious awards:
- 2005 UCOWR Ph.D. Dissertation Award in Water Policy
- 2008 dual awards: Paula and Gregory Chow Best Paper Award and Kaafee Billah Memorial Award
- 2013 top-10 violence research publication recognition
- 2014 Best of UNICEF Research Award
- 2016 Emerald Literati Outstanding Paper Award
With extensive publication history across leading journals including American Journal of Public Health, Social Science & Medicine, and WHO Bulletin, Dr. Fang maintains active research programs connecting academic analysis with CDC and international policy applications. His career trajectory from China Agricultural University leadership to CDC economist demonstrates unique cross-cultural expertise in health economics.
Dr. Fang's work continues to influence public health policy through rigorous economic evaluation frameworks that translate research into actionable implementation strategies for government agencies and healthcare systems.
