Dr. Kavi Bhalla

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Biography

Kavi Bhalla is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Chicago, with affiliations in the Harris School of Public Policy. He develops transport systems emphasizing safety, sustainability, and equity, particularly regarding road safety in low- and middle-income countries. His recent research focuses on creating analytical tools to improve estimates of injury incidence in data-scarce settings using available data sources. Bhalla co-led the injury expert group for the 2010 Global Burden of Disease Project. With training as a mechanical engineer, Bhalla received his PhD from Cornell University in 2001, focusing on the mechanics of material failure and the biomechanics of vehicle crashworthiness. His interests broadly encompass the design of products, environments, and systems that promote safe and positive health impacts.

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Department of Philosophy