We investigate the combined effects of multiple environmental exposures on mental health outcomes at individual, community, and population levels.  In our investigations, we use time series models (Distributed lag linear and non-linear models), case-cross over designs, and cross-sectional study design. Particularly interests are on vulnerable supopulation, including the youth, the older, and the socially disadvantaged groups.

•  Assessing the effect of heat wave on people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia
  – Funding source: National Institute on Aging (2023-2024)
• Assessing the impact of personal multi-exposure to air, temperature, and greenspace on Depression
  – Funding source: The SPARC project in the college of Arts and Sciences at the University at Buffalo (01/01/2024-12/31/2025)

Environmental Exposure Modeling

• Improving air quality monitoring for Buffalo African-American community
  – Funding source: The Environmental Protection Agency (12/29/2023-12/29)

Disparities in Exposures to Heat, Air pollution and Greenspace

Human Mobiliy and Measurement Error Modeling