Biplab Datta
Assistant Professor
Biplab Datta
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Administration
Department of Health Management, Economics, & Policy
School of Public Health
Department of Health Management, Economics, & Policy
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Bio
Biplab Datta is a population health-scientist with background in applied microeconomics. He is an expert in quantitative methods and a highly published author in areas of public and population health.
- BDATTA@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-8794
- Science Hall E 1025
- Personal Website
Education
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Ph.D., Economics, General Georgia State University, 2017
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MA, Economics, General Simon Fraser University, 2010
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BS, Economics, General University of Dhaka, 2009
Awards & Honors
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Outstanding Faculty Award School of Public Health, Augusta Univeristy, 2025
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40 Under 40 Georgia State Alumni Association, 2024
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E.D. (Jack) Dunn Fellowship Georgia State University, 2016
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Fellowship Georgia State University, 2015
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The Quantitative Economics Award Georgia State University, 2015
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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MPHM 8280
Research Methods
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APHS 9030
Meth in Health Out Research
Teaching Interests
Research Methods; Quantitative Analysis; Policy Evaluation.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Family history of cancer as a risk factor for Long COVID among United States adults., 2026
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Impact of diabetes and metformin on cardiovascular outcomes in prostate cancer patients aged 66 and older: the role of social determinants of health and racial disparities, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Life Satisfaction and Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption Among US Adults, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Disparities in Preventive Care Utilization at the Intersection of Socioeconomic and Demographic Characteristics: A Survival Analysis of COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake in the United States., 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Medical debt is associated with higher sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among U.S. adults, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Psychosocial factors; socioeconomic determinants of health; non-communicable diseases.
College Service
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Applied Health Sciences PhD Exam Committee 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Applied Health Sciences PhD Committee 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Healthy Georgia Reprot 2025 2025 - 2025
Role: Committee Chair
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Healthy Georgia Reprot 2024 2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Chair
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Healthy Georgia Report 2023 2023 - 2023
Role: Committee Chair
Professional Service
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Association for Economic and Development Studies on Bangladesh 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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BMC Public Health 2021 - Present
Role: Editorial Review Board Member
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PLOS Global Public Health 2021 - Present
Role: Editorial Review Board Member
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Peer Review 2025 - 2025
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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Peer Review 2024 - 2024
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article