Dr. Peter James

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Peter James is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He has a strong focus on environmental health, particularly the impact of climate change on public health. His work explores how factors such as trees and noise pollution influence mental and physical health outcomes. He also serves as a Visiting Associate Professor of Population Medicine at Harvard Medical School. His research contributions have been recognized widely and he actively works towards educating future leaders in public health through innovative programs and research initiatives.

Research Interests

Environmental Health Population Medicine Climate Change Public Health

Experience

Adjunct Associate Professor

— Present

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health • Cambridge, MA

Teaching and conducting research on environmental health.

Visiting Associate Professor

— Present

Harvard Medical School • Cambridge, MA

Focusing on population medicine and its intersection with environmental health.

Requirements for Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. bachelor's degree or international equivalent Relevant work experience for some fields
Application Checklist
  • SOPHAS application
  • Statement of purpose (750 words max)
  • Three letters of reference
  • Resume/CV
  • Official transcripts
  • English proficiency scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences focus. Masters degrees include MPH and SM.