University of Michigan School of Public Health Faculty

At the University of Michigan School of Public Health, more than 200 professors and research scientists teach tomorrow’s public health leaders and perform cutting-edge research that helps advance the field of public health. Many faculty members are leading experts in their fields who consult with governments, communities, and nongovernmental organizations.

Meet Our Faculty

Faculty who have expertise in Environmental Justice

Sara Dubowsky Adar, ScD, MHS

Professor, Epidemiology
Professor, Global Public Health

Areas of Expertise
Aging, Air Quality, Brain Disorders, Cardiovascular Health, Chronic Disease, Environmental Health, Environmental Justice, Global Public Health, Urban Health

Stuart Batterman, PhD

Professor, Environmental Health Sciences
Professor, Global Public Health
Professor, Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering

Areas of Expertise
Air Quality, Environmental Health, Environmental Justice, Global Public Health, Occupational Health, Urban Health, Water Quality

Simone Charles, PhD, MS

Clinical Associate Professor, Environmental Health Sciences
Associate Chair, Curriculum, Environmental Health Sciences
Director, Certificate in Risk Science & Human Health

Areas of Expertise
Environmental Justice

Alexis J. Handal, PhD, MPH

Associate Professor, Epidemiology
Associate Professor, Global Public Health

Areas of Expertise
Brain Disorders, Child Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Justice, Global Public Health, Health Equity, Maternal Health, Nutrition, Occupational Health, Racism, Reproductive Health, Social Epidemiology, Women’s Health