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Thoai D. Ngo is an internationally recognized scientist working at the intersections of global public health, population dynamics, gender equality, and sustainable development. As an interdisciplinary scholar, he has a longstanding interest in utilizing methods from epidemiology, demography, sociology, economics, and data science to address complex population global health challenges. His research focuses on understanding trends and developing solutions to improve health and social outcomes in areas such as sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), mental health, adolescent health and well-being, gender equity norms, and population dynamics mega-trends. His work has been widely cited and used in amicus briefs, parliamentary briefings, and national policies within the United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organization (WHO). He has held senior research leadership roles at prominent international research institutions and non-profits, including Vice President of Social Behavioral Science Research at the Population Council, where he led a global team of interdisciplinary scientists. Ngo's key initiatives include the Girl Innovation, Research, and Learning (GIRL) Center, aimed at improving the health and well-being of 1.8 billion youth worldwide, and the Adolescent Data Hub, a unique global portal for data sharing regarding adolescents in low- and middle-income countries.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)