Bio
Sc.D., Harvard University, 2002
B.S., Tsinghua University, 1997
Areas of Interest
- Global Health
- Risk Assessment
- Air Pollution
- Climate and Health
- Environmental Health
Education
- Doctor of Science, Harvard University, School of Public Health
- Bachelor of Science, Tsinghua University, China
Affiliations
Dr. Zhou’s research mainly focuses on environmental exposure assessment, health impact assessment, and economic valuation of mortality and morbidity risks. For environmental exposure assessment, Dr. Zhou has studied exposure to air pollution (such as PM2.5, ozone, air toxics) and UV radiation. In addition, Dr. Zhou’s studies analyzed health impacts for different climate change scenarios, as well as health impacts corresponding to different policy interventions to reduce air pollution. Dr. Zhou has also conducted benefit cost analysis for public health actions to reduce lead in drinking water, and estimated economic valuation of selected illnesses related to environmental pollution.