PhD in Environmental Health: Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Sustainable Urban Transport

Western University Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Self-funded ⏰ Closing Soon 🎓 Epidemiology climate change ai citizen science environmental health air pollution global health one health sustainable transport

Explore how urban air pollution and climate change impact health and develop sustainable transport solutions. Use AI and citizen science methods to monitor and mitigate environmental health risks.

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Project Description

Project Overview

This PhD project focuses on environmental health challenges related to air pollution, climate change, and sustainable transport in urban environments. The student will work on topics including atmospheric particulate pollution, the impact of urban mobility on air quality, and the application of AI and citizen science in monitoring environmental health.

What You Will Do

You will conduct multidisciplinary research involving data collection and analysis of urban air pollution and related health effects, applying innovative AI and citizen science methods. Additionally, the work will explore sustainable e-mobility solutions and their role in improving air quality and climate resilience.

Expected Outcomes

This research will generate new insights into pollution dynamics in cities, inform urban policy for sustainable transport, and contribute to global health understanding in relation to environmental exposures. The outcomes will support evidence-based interventions for healthier and more sustainable urban living.

Why This Matters

Urban air pollution and climate change pose critical health risks worldwide. Addressing these through interdisciplinary research on environmental health, transport sustainability, and advanced monitoring tools is vital for mitigating health impacts and promoting resilient cities globally.

Entry Requirements

Candidates should have a background or strong interest in Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or related fields. Only candidates studying or working outside Canada are eligible.

How to Apply

Email your CV to ekalisa2@uwo.ca as an initial step. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion. Deadline: April 30, 2026.

Eligibility

UK/Home

International

Supervisor Profile

Dr. Egide Kalisa

Western University, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

1000 Citations

20 h-index

Google Scholar

Dr. Egide Kalisa is an Assistant Professor at Western University specializing in Environmental Health with a focus on air pollution, bioaerosols, cities, and noise. His work integrates epidemiological methods and environmental science to understand pollution dynamics and health impacts, especially in African urban settings. He is recognized for his research on particulate matter assessment and urban air quality.

Key Publications

2018 216 citations

Temperature and air pollution relationship during heatwaves in Birmingham, UK

2021 212 citations

Global COVID-19 lockdown highlights humans as both threats and custodians of the environment

2018 127 citations

Characterization and Risk Assessment of Atmospheric PM2.5 and PM10 Particulate-Bound PAHs and NPAHs in Rwanda, Central-East Africa

2019 80 citations

Chemical and biological components of urban aerosols in Africa: current status and knowledge gaps

2020 79 citations

Air pollution in Kigali, Rwanda: spatial and temporal variability, source contributions, and the impact of car-free Sundays

Research Contributions

Studied the relationship between temperature and air pollution during heatwaves.

Provides insights for urban heatwave management and pollution control strategies.

Assessed atmospheric particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) bound PAHs and NPAHs in Rwanda.

Informs risk assessment and pollution mitigation in Central-East Africa.

Examined chemical and biological components of urban aerosols in Africa, identifying knowledge gaps.

Highlights need for targeted research to improve urban air quality in Africa.

Analyzed air pollution variability and source contributions in Kigali, Rwanda, including impacts of car-free Sundays.

Supports development of effective urban air quality policies and interventions.

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