Federico Andrade-Rivas

Research Interests

My scholarship assesses the intersection of human well-being and the integrity of ecosystems that support life on Earth. I use a combination of geospatial, quantitative, and qualitative research methods to assess contamination issues at multiple spatial scales. This work is grounded in exploring the connection of pollution with broader planetary health challenges and the structural drivers of health disparities, such as environmental change and social marginalization.

I strive to conduct research that is community-centred, genuinely interdisciplinary, and collaborative, while focusing on solutions and communities’ aspirations beyond solely evaluating damage.

My research program follows four main streams:

1. Globalized food systems contamination and planetary health,
2. Environmental health and infectious diseases,
3. Built environments, health equity, and environmental justice
4. Advancing knowledge in planetary health

More Info

I am looking for graduate students to join our lab in Fall 2026. I am excited to collaborate with motivated students whose research approaches and aspirations align with our program. If you would like to explore the possibility to join us please email me your CV with a brief description of your background, expertise, and goals and how it connects to our projects. I am also happy to provide guidance to prospective graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in preparing external funding applications to support their research. 

Publications

Full list of publications here