Faculty: Dr. Athicha Uttajug, Assisitant Professor

Athicha Uttajug (Jeep), Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Research

 

Education

  • Ph.D., Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan (2021)
  • M.S., Environmental Engineering and Management, Asian Institute of Technology, Pathum Thani, Thailand (2018)
  • B.S., Faculty of Public Health, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Thailand (2016)

 

Professional experience

  • 2025- present: Assistant Professor, Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering, School of Environment and Society, Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo)
  • 2022-2024: Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, Department of Hygiene, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University
  • 2021-2022: Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Hygiene, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University

 

Fields of Study

  • Environmental Epidemiology/ Environmental Health
  • Public Health
  • Health Risk Assessment

 

Professional Memberships

  • International Society of Environmental Epidemiology
  • The Japan Epidemiological Association

 

Message

“As the world and environment change rapidly, it’s clear that health is directly affected. Issues like climate change and environmental pollution present risks to well-being. Understanding these challenges is key to finding effective solutions. I look forward to collaborating with students and researchers who are passionate about exploring these environmental and health issues and making a positive impact.”