Li B.
Private tutor in Toronto, Canada
Education
Doctor of Medicine in Epidemiology & Biostatistics at Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, China Master of Public Health with Distinction at University of Wollongong, Australia Bachelor of Science, Food Security & Safety at Yunnan Agriculture University, China
Experience
Research & Productivity - 1st author of 5 peer-reviewed publications and co-author of 8 ones in the last 2 years - Supervised three master students on their research projects - Performed literature reviews in climate change and health for national assessment reports - Investigated the health effects of exposure to environmental risk factors, particularly climate change, extreme temperature and ambient air pollution in urban areas - Indentified social and demographic determinants in the temperature-health relationship - Mapped extreme heat vulnerability of urban population to identify disadvantaged areas - Explored government stakeholders, specialists and the public’s ability to cope with climate change by using a combination of qualitative and quantitative data - Developed and implemented climate change adaptation strategies for policy-makers, practitioners, and communities Methodology & Application - Demonstrated ability to gather and compile qualitative sources as well as statistical data in various formats and to analyse, interpret and present data in a clear way - Acquired advanced skills in the modeling of health impacts of environmental and social factors, cross-sectional surveys, in-depth interviews and focus groups, etc. - Contributed to better decision making and actions to achieve environmental exposure reduction, social vulnerability minimization and health improvement. Interdisciplinary Insights - Addressed complex issues of health inequities from epidemiological, social, demographic, occupational, policy, environmental and spatial perspectives. - Managed an action-oriented research project in the context of a multisector collaboration - Communicated effectively with a wide range of policy-makers, researchers, practitioners, and community sectors.
Availability
Any day after 9AM
Can Meet
Up to 45 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
Reading, travelling, shopping and watching movies
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