Title(s): Assistant Professor
Department: Epidemiology
Office: S427 CPHB
Phone: (319) 467-4360

Dr. Platt’s research integrates social theory with causal inference methods to better understand how systems of social stratification influence mental health disorders and disparities. His ongoing research includes:

1. how the deployment of gender influences the risk of depression, suicide, and substance use disorders;
2. the multilevel socio-developmental causes adolescent mental health and suicide; and
3. the development and application of novel methods for quantitative intersectionality research.

He also has partnerships to understand gender-based violence and traumatic experiences in several Sub-Saharan African countries.