Lab Director: Dr. Prince Michael Amegbor

Dr. Amegbor, an Assistant Professor of Global Health at New York University’s School of Global Public Health. With a strong track record, he co-led tasks in two European Union Horizon 2020 projects, REGREEN and ICARUS, while also serving as a guest researcher at Statistics Denmark. His research niche lies in elucidating the intricate nexus between human-environment interactions and their ramifications on health. Dr. Amegbor’s specialization lies in the visualization of geospatial health risks and burdens stemming from environmental exposures. He endeavours to unravel how variables such as climate change and air pollution contribute to health disparities, with a particular focus on Sub-Saharan Africa and Denmark. Prior to joining NYU, he held a postdoctoral research fellowship at Aarhus University’s Big Data Centre for Environment and Health and the Department of Environmental Science. Dr. Amegbor has contributed extensively to peer-reviewed journals, including Scientific Reports, Health & Place, and Applied Geography. He holds a PhD in human geography from Queen’s University, an MPhil in development geography from the University of Oslo, and an undergraduate degree in geography and resource development from the University of Ghana, Legon.

As the driving force behind the Equitable Environments for Health and Well-being Lab (E2HW Lab), Dr. Amegbor leads a cutting-edge research initiative committed to dissecting the complex interplay between environmental and climatic factors and the health and well-being of marginalized populations. Embracing a multidisciplinary and data-driven approach, the lab employs geospatial analysis and data science to probe the profound consequences of human-environment interaction on public health. Collaborating extensively with researchers from diverse fields and key stakeholders in public health, the lab harnesses advanced geospatial analysis and data science methodologies to unearth actionable insights into health disparities among underserved communities. Research endeavours span from comprehending the impacts of air quality on cardiovascular, neurocognitive, and respiratory conditions to investigating the correlations between urban environments and mental health. The overarching goal is to provide evidence-based solutions for forging equitable environments conducive to improved health outcomes.