PhD
Dr. AKM Alamgir, PhD, is a Toronto-based mixed-methods researcher, epidemiologist, and health equity scholar specializing in refugee, immigrant, and newcomer health. He holds a PhD in Evaluation Research, an MPhil in Epidemiology, and a medical degree. As Director of Knowledge and Learning at Access Alliance, he leads community-based research, evaluation, and knowledge mobilization addressing systemic health disparities, social determinants of health, and equitable access to care. His work integrates participatory methods, implementation science, and trauma-informed, equity-centred approaches to co-create evidence with communities, healthcare providers, and policymakers. He is an Adjunct Professor at York University, a guest instructor at the University of Toronto, and Academic Editor for PLOS ONE. Dr. Alamgir has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications and three academic textbooks.
