Researcher profile

ADITYA CHAKRABORTY

Dr. Chakraborty is an assistant professor (tenure-track) in data science and biostatistics in the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Environmental Health at the Joint School of Public Health, ODU. He is accomplished in leading interdisciplinary research, developing scalable analytical solutions, and applying data science to complex challenges in public health, biomedical sciences, cancer research, and health sciences. Dr. Chakraborty is recognized for bridging academic rigor with practical impact and driving innovation through data-centric methodologies. In his current role, Dr. Chakraborty teaches graduate-level statistics and data science courses, providing students with essential analytical skills and methodological foundations. He also mentors graduate students in their research endeavors, guiding them through project development, statistical analysis, and the interpretation of complex datasets. Dr. Chakraborty's research encompasses a comprehensive spectrum of statistical and computational methodologies, with particular expertise in machine learning and probabilistic modeling in biomedical and public health applications. His research addresses critical public health challenges through the strategic application of data-driven analytical methods across diverse domains, including cancer research, disability and mental health outcomes, chronic disease modeling, long-term impacts of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), subjective well-being, substance use patterns including cannabis consumption and alcohol use disorders, as well as comprehensive analyses of social determinants of health. Dr. Chakraborty's work addresses critical health disparities through comprehensive analyses of large-scale, nationally representative datasets, contributing to evidence-based approaches for improving population health outcomes and informing public health policy and practice