At the heart of our groundbreaking research are our people — a diverse and dynamic group of experts who bring their unique skills and perspectives to the table. Our team comprises talented professionals from some of the world's leading universities, each contributing their extensive knowledge and experience to advance our project.
Dr. Aditi Bunker is a researcher with experience running implementation trials aimed at identifying practical opportunities for adaptation and mitigation of climate change effects in vulnerable populations. Her work cuts across disciplines and sectors to highlight key structural housing improvements and occupant behaviour change strategies for achieving health and environmental co-benefits in low-socioeconomic housing.
Collin Tukuitonga, also known as Sir Dr. Collin Tukuitonga, is a prominent figure in Pacific public health. He has made significant contributions to healthcare improvement, disease prevention, and wellness promotion in the Pacific region. With expertise in medicine, leadership, and policy, he advocates for culturally sensitive approaches, collaboration, and equitable healthcare access.
At the heart of our groundbreaking research are our people — a diverse and dynamic group of experts who bring their unique skills and perspectives to the table. Our team comprises talented professionals from some of the world's leading universities, each contributing their extensive knowledge and experience to advance our project.
Jama'l, born and raised in Niue, earned a BA in Economics and Marine Affairs from the University of the South Pacific and a Masters in Public Policy from the University of Auckland. She is deeply committed to climate change advocacy, focusing on mental wellbeing, safety, and security in grassroot communities. Jama'l collaborates with women, youth groups, and the Government of Niue, emphasizing climate justice, capacity building, and strategic relocation efforts.
Jama'l, born and raised in Niue, earned a BA in Economics and Marine Affairs from the University of the South Pacific and a Masters in Public Policy from the University of Auckland. She is deeply committed to climate change advocacy, focusing on mental wellbeing, safety, and security in grassroot communities. Jama'l collaborates with women, youth groups, and the Government of Niue, emphasizing climate justice, capacity building, and strategic relocation efforts.
Dr. Yasobant, a global health scientist, holds a public health doctorate from the University of Bonn, Germany. Leading initiatives at IHPH and IIPHG, he's Adjunct Faculty at Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences and an Associate Researcher at the University of Bonn. As Editor-in-Chief at Dialogues in Health, he specialises in One Health, Disease Prevention, and Environmental Health. With 70+ articles, he conducts extensive research in India, Ghana, and Southeast Asia, holding an h-index of 15 & i10-index of 22 (as of Oct 2023).
Dr. Yasobant, a global health scientist, holds a public health doctorate from the University of Bonn, Germany. Leading initiatives at IHPH and IIPHG, he's Adjunct Faculty at Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences and an Associate Researcher at the University of Bonn. As Editor-in-Chief at Dialogues in Health, he specialises in One Health, Disease Prevention, and Environmental Health. With 70+ articles, he conducts extensive research in India, Ghana, and Southeast Asia, holding an h-index of 15 & i10-index of 22 (as of Oct 2023).
Dr. Ali Sié, MD, PhD, is an epidemiologist and senior scientist at Burkina Faso's Nouna Health Research Centre. With over 20 years in public health, he specializes in infectious disease epidemiology, health systems research, and program evaluation. He has led numerous research projects, published 150+ articles, and actively collaborates internationally, serving on various scientific and management boards.
Dr. Ali Sié, MD, PhD, is an epidemiologist and senior scientist at Burkina Faso's Nouna Health Research Centre. With over 20 years in public health, he specializes in infectious disease epidemiology, health systems research, and program evaluation. He has led numerous research projects, published 150+ articles, and actively collaborates internationally, serving on various scientific and management boards.
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Professor Abdramane Soura is Director of the Institut Supérieur des Sciences de la Population (ISSP) at the Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo in Ouagadougou. He has extensive experience in institutional management and strategic planning. He has been coordinator of several research projects in the health field. He has over 80 publications in international scientific journals to his credit, and several dozen communications at international conferences. He is the author or co-author of three books.
Professor Abdramane Soura is Director of the Institut Supérieur des Sciences de la Population (ISSP) at the Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo in Ouagadougou. He has extensive experience in institutional management and strategic planning. He has been coordinator of several research projects in the health field. He has over 80 publications in international scientific journals to his credit, and several dozen communications at international conferences. He is the author or co-author of three books.
Gaylene Tasmania is the current Deputy Secretary of Government in Niue and a key figure in Niue's COVID-19 response, has a rich career spanning various roles since 1994, including Director General of Social Services. Educated in Australia and New Zealand, she holds degrees in Applied Science and a Master of Science with First Class Honours. A Niue native, she is married with four children.
Gaylene Tasmania is the current Deputy Secretary of Government in Niue and a key figure in Niue's COVID-19 response, has a rich career spanning various roles since 1994, including Director General of Social Services. Educated in Australia and New Zealand, she holds degrees in Applied Science and a Master of Science with First Class Honours. A Niue native, she is married with four children.
Dr. Noah Bunkley, a medical doctor and public health registrar, leads the REFLECT project at NZ's College of Public Health Medicine and pursues a PhD at the University of Auckland. He prioritises global health equity, focusing on environmental challenges like climate change and commercial health factors. His Pacific research covers surgical care access and trade agreement impacts on nutrition policy. Based in Auckland, he fights global climate change effects.
Dr. Noah Bunkley, a medical doctor and public health registrar, leads the REFLECT project at NZ's College of Public Health Medicine and pursues a PhD at the University of Auckland. He prioritises global health equity, focusing on environmental challenges like climate change and commercial health factors. His Pacific research covers surgical care access and trade agreement impacts on nutrition policy. Based in Auckland, he fights global climate change effects.
Daniel Fernando Espejel Blanco holds a degree in Industrial Electronics Engineering (1996) and a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (2001) from the Technological Institute of Hermosillo, Mexico. He completed a PhD in Sciences in Engineering at the Technological Institute of Tuxtla Gutiérrez in 2022. Since 1997, he's a full-time professor at the Technological Institute of Hermosillo, researching Semiconductors, Energy Efficiency, Buildings Energy Management, and Renewable Energy Systems.
Daniel Fernando Espejel Blanco holds a degree in Industrial Electronics Engineering (1996) and a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (2001) from the Technological Institute of Hermosillo, Mexico. He completed a PhD in Sciences in Engineering at the Technological Institute of Tuxtla Gutiérrez in 2022. Since 1997, he's a full-time professor at the Technological Institute of Hermosillo, researching Semiconductors, Energy Efficiency, Buildings Energy Management, and Renewable Energy Systems.
Jose is a professor-researcher at Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico/Instituto Tecnologico de Hermosillo for 35+ years, holding degrees in Power Electronics. He served in diverse academic roles, including Director and Head of Graduate Studies. A Senior Member of IEEE societies, he's a recognised Researcher Level I by SNI. Jose leads applied research projects on energy efficiency and focuses on wireless sensor networks for Energy Management and low-power sensors.
Jose is a professor-researcher at Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico/Instituto Tecnologico de Hermosillo for 35+ years, holding degrees in Power Electronics. He served in diverse academic roles, including Director and Head of Graduate Studies. A Senior Member of IEEE societies, he's a recognised Researcher Level I by SNI. Jose leads applied research projects on energy efficiency and focuses on wireless sensor networks for Energy Management and low-power sensors.
Abhiyant Tiwari leads Health & Climate Resilience at NRDC India, focusing on environmental risks to public health. He initiated South Asia's 1st Heat Action Plan and scaled heatwave adaptation. He studied heatwave warnings for 100+ Indian cities. Abhiyant crafted the Ahmedabad AIR Plan for air pollution communication. During COVID-19, as an Assistant Professor, he developed a Mobile App for real-time surveillance in Gujarat. He contributes to disaster resilience committees and global health initiatives, holding an MPH from Harvard.
Abhiyant Tiwari leads Health & Climate Resilience at NRDC India, focusing on environmental risks to public health. He initiated South Asia's 1st Heat Action Plan and scaled heatwave adaptation. He studied heatwave warnings for 100+ Indian cities. Abhiyant crafted the Ahmedabad AIR Plan for air pollution communication. During COVID-19, as an Assistant Professor, he developed a Mobile App for real-time surveillance in Gujarat. He contributes to disaster resilience committees and global health initiatives, holding an MPH from Harvard.
Dr. Dileep Mavalankar, an esteemed public health expert, served as the Director of IIPHG and Vice President of PHFI's western region until May 2023. He's now a Distinguished Honorary Professor at IIPHG. His career includes roles as Dean at IIPH, Gandhinagar, post-doctoral fellow at NIH, USA, and Senior Management Advisor at Columbia University. With extensive experience in public health program management, particularly in maternal health, Dr. Mavalankar has also been a consultant to numerous global organizations and government bodies.
Dr. Dileep Mavalankar, an esteemed public health expert, served as the Director of IIPHG and Vice President of PHFI's western region until May 2023. He's now a Distinguished Honorary Professor at IIPHG. His career includes roles as Dean at IIPH, Gandhinagar, post-doctoral fellow at NIH, USA, and Senior Management Advisor at Columbia University. With extensive experience in public health program management, particularly in maternal health, Dr. Mavalankar has also been a consultant to numerous global organizations and government bodies.
Chris Bullen, a New Zealand physician and Professor of Public Health at the University of Auckland, specializes in non-communicable diseases, global health equity, housing's health impact, and environmental health. With expertise in tobacco control and over 250 peer-reviewed papers, Dr. Bullen focuses on cost-effective interventions for health issues in New Zealand and low- to middle-income nations. As President of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Dr. Bullen makes substantial contributions to this field.
Chris Bullen, a New Zealand physician and Professor of Public Health at the University of Auckland, specializes in non-communicable diseases, global health equity, housing's health impact, and environmental health. With expertise in tobacco control and over 250 peer-reviewed papers, Dr. Bullen focuses on cost-effective interventions for health issues in New Zealand and low- to middle-income nations. As President of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Dr. Bullen makes substantial contributions to this field.
Harrington's research shows that additional global warming will exacerbate inequalities. Even if within the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal, low-income countries would suffer more extreme heat than high-income nations at 3°C. As an OECD report lead author, he drives studies at the World Weather Attribution group. He's now focused on a global inventory of extreme weather impacts due to human-induced climate change, highlighting data gaps in measuring impacts in vulnerable regions.
Harrington's research shows that additional global warming will exacerbate inequalities. Even if within the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal, low-income countries would suffer more extreme heat than high-income nations at 3°C. As an OECD report lead author, he drives studies at the World Weather Attribution group. He's now focused on a global inventory of extreme weather impacts due to human-induced climate change, highlighting data gaps in measuring impacts in vulnerable regions.
Sir Ashley Bloomfield KNZM MBChB MPH FNZCPHM specialises in public health, emphasizing health equity, primary care, and non-communicable diseases. Knighted in 2023 for leading New Zealand's COVID-19 health response, he's now a Professor at the University of Auckland's School of Public Health. Leading the Public Policy Impact Institute, he fosters collaboration among researchers, communities, and policymakers to amplify research impact.
Sir Ashley Bloomfield KNZM MBChB MPH FNZCPHM specialises in public health, emphasizing health equity, primary care, and non-communicable diseases. Knighted in 2023 for leading New Zealand's COVID-19 health response, he's now a Professor at the University of Auckland's School of Public Health. Leading the Public Policy Impact Institute, he fosters collaboration among researchers, communities, and policymakers to amplify research impact.
Susan specialises in intersectional feminist research, developed CADAA, and authored interdisciplinary papers. Her work includes big data and social media analysis. Previously, she led a major research project on militarization's social media footprint. She holds a PhD in political science.
Susan specialises in intersectional feminist research, developed CADAA, and authored interdisciplinary papers. Her work includes big data and social media analysis. Previously, she led a major research project on militarization's social media footprint. She holds a PhD in political science.
Shakoor Hajat, LSHTM Professor, leads the Health Protection Research Unit on Environmental Change and Health, focusing on environmental epidemiology's impact on global health. A Highly Cited Researcher with 150+ articles, he directs EU-funded ENBEL and Belmont Forum's CHAMNHA projects. Shakoor aids LSHTM's Centre on Climate Change, serves on editorial boards, and directs the MSc Public Health program, contributing to a new MSc in Climate Change and Planetary Health.
Shakoor Hajat, LSHTM Professor, leads the Health Protection Research Unit on Environmental Change and Health, focusing on environmental epidemiology's impact on global health. A Highly Cited Researcher with 150+ articles, he directs EU-funded ENBEL and Belmont Forum's CHAMNHA projects. Shakoor aids LSHTM's Centre on Climate Change, serves on editorial boards, and directs the MSc Public Health program, contributing to a new MSc in Climate Change and Planetary Health.
Jonathan Buonocore, Sc.D., an Assistant Professor at Boston University's School of Public Health, specialises in air pollution's health impacts due to climate policies and energy changes. He developed BenMAPR for advanced pollutant analysis and leads projects on transportation, electricity, oil & gas, and their health impacts. His research emphasizes climate policy health benefits, oil & gas emissions, geothermal networks, building energy changes' benefits, and energy infrastructure equity assessment.
Jonathan Buonocore, Sc.D., an Assistant Professor at Boston University's School of Public Health, specialises in air pollution's health impacts due to climate policies and energy changes. He developed BenMAPR for advanced pollutant analysis and leads projects on transportation, electricity, oil & gas, and their health impacts. His research emphasizes climate policy health benefits, oil & gas emissions, geothermal networks, building energy changes' benefits, and energy infrastructure equity assessment.
Elaine, Programme Manager for Digital Solutions at the National Institute for Health Innovations, contributes to the project management of REFLECT. She holds Masters degrees in Communications and Public Health from the University of the Philippines and the University of Auckland, respectively. A Philippines native, now based in New Zealand since 2009, Elaine has over 20 years of experience in international development, covering areas like Tuberculosis, sanitation, environmental governance, and public health.
Elaine, Programme Manager for Digital Solutions at the National Institute for Health Innovations, contributes to the project management of REFLECT. She holds Masters degrees in Communications and Public Health from the University of the Philippines and the University of Auckland, respectively. A Philippines native, now based in New Zealand since 2009, Elaine has over 20 years of experience in international development, covering areas like Tuberculosis, sanitation, environmental governance, and public health.
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries, manufactures in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers around the world that facilitate the sustainable transformation. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.2 billion in 2023. Within the Target Market “Roofing”, Sustainability and energy topics are a constant focus. Technologies such as Cool Roofs or Green Roofs, as well as mounting systems for PV plants on flat roofs have a high importance.
Waterproofing is SOPREMA's core business, since its creation in 1908, the independent family group has established itself as one of the pioneers in this field. It is with this expertise that SOPREMA accompanies you in your roof or terrace projects. This surface plays a major role in the sustainable construction of buildings, whether collective or individual, thanks in particular to its functionalization: cooling cities, producing energy or managing rainwater. As a key player in the construction sector, it is SOPREMA’s duty to work towards more sustainable buildings. As a founding member of the European Cool Roofs Council (ECRC), SOPREMA is committed to tackling urban heat islands and offers a comprehensive range of solutions to achieve both waterproofing and Cool Roof functionality of the roof, regardless of the building type, both new and renovated.
Since 1946, Resene has forged a reputation of excellence and quality in manufacturing paint and specialist coatings. Resene has been active in the heat reflective market since 2004, with the introduction of innovative Resene CoolColour heat reflective technology for paints, coatings and wood stains designed and made in New Zealand to reduce heat build up in exterior coatings and substrates. All waterborne Resene CoolColour products are also Eco Choice Aotearoa approved, an independent eco-labelling programme endorsed by the Ministry for the Environment.
Habitat for Humanity New Zealand is driven by its vision of a world where everyone deserves a decent place to live. As part of the global Habitat non-profit organisation which operates in 70 countries around the world, Habitat in New Zealand aims to address substandard housing and access to decent housing. It does this through the programmes it delivers in New Zealand, in the Pacific and further abroad which focus on providing housing, making homes more habitable and promoting fair and decent housing. A decent place to live is the foundation for good health, security, education, work and is one of life’s essential building blocks. Through housing Habitat seeks to help people thrive. Its involvement in the Reflect project, in particular the research being conducted in Niue, directly feeds into Habitat’s vision of finding ways to improve housing for all.
