Author Information
Alan D. Lopez is a distinguished researcher affiliated with the Big Data Institute at the University of Oxford, specifically within the Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Information and Discovery. His work primarily focuses on public health, with significant contributions to understanding global mortality, cause of death data, and the epidemiology of smoking and infectious diseases. Lopez's research has been influential in shaping health policies and improving data quality for better public health outcomes.Research Contributions
Alan D. Lopez has made substantial contributions to the field of public health through his extensive research on mortality data, epidemiological transitions, and the global burden of diseases. In 2022, he authored several impactful papers, including studies on the evolution of the global smoking epidemic and the validation of verbal autopsy methods in Brazil. His work seeks to improve the accuracy and utility of cause of death data, providing a more reliable foundation for health policy actions. Additionally, Lopez's research addresses pressing global health issues such as antimicrobial resistance and dementia mortality.Aliases
Throughout his academic career, Alan D. Lopez has been referenced by several aliases including Aland Lopez, Alan Lopez, Alan D Lopez, Alan Donald Lopez, Alan D. Lopez, and Alan López. These variations often appear in scholarly citations and publications.Publication and Citation Metrics
| Metric |
Value |
| Citation Count |
217,545 |
| H-index |
158 |
| Paper Count |
700 |
