Dr. Laetitia Atlani Duault

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Laetitia Atlani-Duault has over 25 years of experience in academia and the United Nations system, working particularly at the intersection of social anthropology and public health. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and Vice-President at Université Paris Cité where she also founded the Covid19 Ad Memoriam Institute. Her research focuses on governance during crises and the impacts of humanitarian aid. Atlani-Duault has published numerous articles in major international journals such as The Lancet and Public Health, and has authored over a dozen books addressing topics like global health and humanitarian assistance in crisis situations. She has held significant roles within UN organizations, including Program Manager at the United Nations Development Programme and Senior Advisor for Humanitarian Affairs at United Nations Headquarters. Atlani-Duault has received notable awards such as the Excellence Research Award in Social Anthropology from France's National Centre for Scientific Research and the Chevalier of the Order of Academic Palms. She serves on various scientific councils and inquiry commissions, providing expert insight into humanitarian and health-related issues during her career.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health • New York

Teaching and conducting research in public health and social anthropology.

Vice-President

2020-01-01 — Present

Université Paris Cité • France

Overseeing university operations and initiatives.

Awards

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Excellence Research Award in Social Anthropology

2018-01-01
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Chevalier of the Order of Academic Palms

2018-01-01
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Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur

2022-01-01

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)