Dr. David Hammond

Professor

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Biography

David Hammond is a Professor in the School of Public Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on chronic disease prevention and global health, with key areas including tobacco and vaping control, nutrition policy, and cannabis harm reduction policy. He leads large international studies that examine consumer trends and evaluate the impact of various national-level interventions, restrictions, marketing regulations, product standards, health warnings, and retail policies. David offers graduate supervision opportunities for students interested in global health topics such as tobacco control, e-cigarettes, obesity prevention, and health communication. His recent publications include significant work on the impacts of cannabis legalization and surveys on youth vaping and smoking. Additionally, he is recognized for his contributions to global health as an advisor to the World Health Organization and serves as an expert witness in legal cases concerning health regulations in food, tobacco, and cannabis industries.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.