Professor Dr. Alexis Santos Lozada

Biography

Alexis R. Santos-Lozada is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Penn State University. His research focuses on applying demographic methods to understand factors influencing health and well-being across the lifespan, particularly in racially and ethnically diverse populations. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Demography from the University of Texas at San Antonio and has a background in Economics from the University of Puerto Rico. His research interests include adult aging, healthy aging, and the socio-cultural and economic determinants of health. He actively mentors graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, emphasizing mentorship in research development, professional growth, and personal support. He has led projects funded by the National Institute on Aging that investigate health disparities and the demographic transformations affecting rural health. His work evaluates the accuracy of census data and how these insights can be applied to enhance understanding of minority health. He is committed to advancing knowledge in the field through both research and education.

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