Dr. Alexis Truong

Biography

Alexis H. Truong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminology at the University of Ottawa, serving as the Associate Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Citizenship and Minorities (CIRCEM). His research interests include mental health, violence against women, the transition to adulthood, and popular culture in Canada and Japan. He specializes in qualitative and quantitative research methods. Before joining the University of Ottawa, he was a postdoctoral researcher at Goldsmiths College, University of London, where he worked in the Department of Sociology. Truong has a PhD in Sociology from the University of Ottawa, and a Master's degree in Social Work. His current projects involve resilience in the experiences of children, youth, and families during the COVID-19 pandemic, employing art and creative practices to amplify the voices of young people. His research has also examined the effects of psychiatricization on young adults in Canada, as well as the challenges faced by women accessing public health services in the context of gender-based violence and mental health issues. Additionally, he is exploring the emotional difficulties experienced by healthcare workers during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly regarding marginalized populations. Truong is affiliated with several research centers, including the Centre de recherche en médecine psychosociale du CISSSO and the Institut du savoir Montfort.

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