CHILLI member
Ojima Z. Wada
MPH, PhD.
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
About
Dr Ojima Wada (MPH, PhD) is an environmental and public health scientist specialising in environmental health, sustainability, WASH, food safety, and data-driven research. His work integrates scientific evidence, environmental innovation, and public health approaches to address environmental determinants of health and promote healthier, more sustainable communities.
Profile
Dr Ojima Wada is an environmental and public health scientist with expertise spanning environmental health, sustainability, public health, and data-driven research. His work focuses on understanding and addressing the connections between environmental conditions, human health, and sustainable development.
His research interests include water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food safety, water quality and treatment, environmental exposures, and sustainable environmental solutions. He has also contributed to research incorporating machine learning and data-driven methods to investigate environmental challenges and support evidence-based interventions.
Beyond academic research, Dr Wada has been involved in community-focused environmental and public health initiatives, including environmental education, WASH, waste management, and sustainability programmes. His multidisciplinary approach combines research, public health practice, and environmental science to develop practical solutions with potential for population-level impact.
Areas of expertise
Research interests
Environmental Health • Public Health • WASH • Food Safety • Environmental Sustainability • Water Quality & Treatment • Environmental Exposure • Sustainable Development • Data-Driven Environmental Research • Community Health
Research contributions
Publications
Using Explainable Machine Learning to Identify Predictors of Kangaroo Mother Care Implementation in Sierra Leone’s Healthcare System
European Journal of Integrative Medicine