Pallavi Pant

Dr. Pallavi Pant is an environmental health scientist whose work focuses on air pollution and health in low- and middle-income countries. As Head of Global Initiatives at the Health Effects Institute (HEI), she leads efforts on synthesis and generation of evidence, strengthening capacity, and science communication around air quality and health. Her work bridges the science-policy pathways, helping connect rigorous science with solutions for cleaner air. She serves on the editorial board of PLOS Global Public Health, chairs the Governing Board of OpenAQ, and advises international initiatives through the World Health Organization and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition. Dr. Pant has a Ph.D. in Environmental Health from the University of Birmingham, UK, and a Master’s in Environmental Sciences from the TERI School of Advanced Studies, India.