Dr. Stephen Luby

Professor

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Biography

Stephen Luby is a physician, researcher, and educator with a focus on infectious diseases and global health. He has spent significant time in South Asia, including five years in Pakistan and eight years in Bangladesh, working on public health challenges related to infectious diseases. Since joining the Stanford faculty in 2012, he has held various academic appointments and leadership roles, serving as Director of the Center for Human Planetary Health and the Research Director at the Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health. Luby's research centers around improving health outcomes in low and middle-income countries, particularly through innovative interventions in water quality and infectious disease prevention. His ongoing research projects address critical public health issues such as the implementation of automatic chlorination in water supply systems, the impact of typhoid conjugate vaccines, and optimizing health facility practices to reduce disease transmission. He has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to teaching and public health, including the Walter J. Gores Award for Excellence in Teaching at Stanford University.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2024-01-01 — Present

Center for Human Planetary Health, School of Medicine; Doerr School of Sustainability • Stanford, California

Leading initiatives to align human health with planetary health.

Director of Research

2012-01-01 — Present

Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health • Stanford, California

Overseeing research projects aimed at innovation in global health.

Associate Dean

2019-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Global Health Research, School of Medicine • Stanford, California

Responsible for advancing research in global health.

Awards

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Walter J Gores Award for Excellence in Teaching

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Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain Teaching Excellence Award

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Shepard Award

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Medal of Excellence in Global Health

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International WaTER Prize

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Alexander D. Langmuir Prize

Courses

MED 103 PUBLPOL 183 SOC 103 SUSTAIN 103 EPI 237 INTLPOL 290 MED 226 COLLEGE 107 INTLPOL 299 ENVRES 398 EPI 299 HRP 299 MED 299 ENVRES 399 MED 280 EPI 399 HRP 399 MED 399 EARTHSYS 199 MED 370 EPI 199 MED 199

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.