Jayajit Chakraborty

About

Professor Jayajit Chakraborty serves as the Mellichamp Chair in Racial Environmental Justice at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His research focuses on environmental justice, spatial statistical methods, and social disparities related to environmental burdens. Recent articles highlight issues such as the impact of air pollution on public schools, the effects of extreme heat on vulnerable populations, and the analysis of food pantry accessibility in relation to community needs.