Dr. Dominic Alaazi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dominic Alaazi is an Assistant Professor at the School of Health Studies at Western University. His research focuses on public health, particularly on environmental health, population aging, immigrant health, health promotion, and health equity. Alaazi addresses a wide range of health issues that affect vulnerable populations, including Indigenous peoples, community-residing older adults, and Black immigrants. His work incorporates critical race theories and community-based participatory research to uncover the structural determinants of health that impact marginalized groups. Significant contributions of his research include studies that highlight the quality of life for older adults in community settings and the mental health challenges confronted by immigrant populations. His teaching and research span both Canada and sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting his commitment to understanding and improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations across diverse regions.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.