I am a Ph.D. student with research interests in infectious disease epidemiology and wastewater-based epidemiology, which is one type of environemtnal surveillance that uses sewage to monitor the presence and dynamics of biological or chemical markers in a community. I completed my Master’s training in environmental engineering, where I developed a strong foundation in water systems and environmental processes. During my doctoral studies, I have expanded my focus to public health. My research (Google Scholar) include

• the design of effective wastewater sampling strategies including development of highly sensitive detection methods
• the development of statistical modeling frameworks to analyze wastewater-based data so that it can meaningfully inform public health decision-making.

Ultimately, my goal is to contribute to building a society that is more resilient to infectious disease threats by integrating environmental monitoring with rigorous statistical analysis and public health practice.

Wastewater and environmental water surveillance for infectious diseases: an interdisciplinary discipline between environmental engineering and public health.

   

Contact

Email: [hirokiando@arizona.edu] or [hirokiando.res@gmail.com]