Ashwini Pandey
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Administration
Department of Community & Behavioral Health Sciences
School of Public Health
Department of Community & Behavioral Health Sciences
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
- ASHPANDEY@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-1104
- 2500 Walton Way Augusta, GA 30904
Education
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Ph.D., Public Health, Other
Georgia State University, 2016
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MS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Georgia State University, 2012
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MPH, Public Health, General
Georgia State University, 2011
Awards & Honors
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Thank a Professor
Office of Faculty Affairs; Student Government Association, Augusta University, 2025
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2024 Outstanding Faculty Award
Augusta University, 2024
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40 under 40
Georgia State University Alumni Association, 2023
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Medical College of Georgia Excellence in Teaching Award- Undergraduate Medical education
Medical College of Georgia, Augusta Univeristy, 2022
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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MPHC 8722
Internship
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MPHS 8200
Social & Behavioral Theory
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MPHS 8300
Social Determinants
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CURS 3990
Undergrad Research II
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CURS 2990
Undergrad Research I
Teaching Interests
My teaching philosophy is grounded in principles that support student development, including active participation, experiential learning, critical thinking, and self-reflection. My goal is to help learners transition from a surface-level understanding of public health concepts to practical application beyond the classroom.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- A mixed methods scoping review of the effects of loss during childhood across the lifespan: A protocol paper, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- An ecologic analysis on the associations between child maltreatment and COVID-19 vaccination, incidence and mortality: A Georgia statewide analysis, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Hysterectomy and medical financial hardship among U.S. women, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The use of technology and mobile health apps in child maltreatment interventions: Perspectives of TF-CBT therapists and SafeCare providers, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Association between child marriage and high blood glucose level in women: A birth cohort analysis, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
My research program in family violence focuses on two primary aims: 1) examining how individual, family, and systemic factors—and their interactions—shape health behaviors and biopsychosocial outcomes, and 2) advancing evidence-based prevention and intervention programs for at-risk families.
Department Service
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Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs Search Committee
2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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MPH Student Admissions Committee
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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MPH Internship Committee
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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School of Public Health Community Engagement Working Group
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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School of Public Health Pilot Grants Program Committee
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
College Service
Professional Service
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American Public Health Association- Mental Health Section
2024 - Present
Role: Officer, Secretary
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Child Abuse and Neglect
2022 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
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Child Abuse and Neglect
2021 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
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Child Abuse and Neglect
2020 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
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Journal of Interpersonal Violence
2020 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
