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Tzu-Hsin Karen Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington. Dr. Chen's research focuses on the implications of large-scale urban environmental change on public health and health inequality. She employs machine learning and geospatial remote sensing techniques, including satellite imagery and natural language processing, to understand how built and social environments affect psychological well-being. Current projects include exploring the connections between urban planning and mental health and investigating the impacts of climate-related hazards such as extreme heat and flooding. Dr. Chen has received accolades including the Early Career Award from NASA's Earth Science Division (2024-2027) and recognition for her work in machine learning for Earth observation. Prior to joining UW in 2023, she conducted postdoctoral research at Yale University and studied in Taiwan, Denmark, and Germany. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion in academia shapes her mentoring approach, fostering an environment for underrepresented groups in environmental health science.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Research on urban environmental change and public health.
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