Professor G.J. Melendez-Torres elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
Professor G.J. Melendez-Torres, Professor of Clinical and Social Epidemiology at the University of Exeter Medical School, has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.
G.J. is one of 45 leading social scientists to join the Academy’s Fellowship this autumn and has been elected for his significant contributions to social science and excellence in research.
He said: “Social science has been central to my research and teaching, and I am really grateful for this recognition. I am excited to work with the Academy to further the impact that social science has on the health of populations, both in the UK and around the world.”
The Academy of Social Sciences is the national academy of academics, learned societies and practitioners in the social sciences.
Will Hutton FAcSS, President of the Academy, said: “It’s a pleasure to welcome these 45 leading social scientists to the Academy’s Fellowship. Their substantial contributions to social science and wider society have furthered our understanding of the social and environmental factors related to population health, changing cultures of inequality, children and young people’s experiences of gaming and gambling, the importance of diversity and inclusion in organisations, and how businesses can contribute to the sustainable development goals, amongst many others. We look forward to working with them to further promote the important role the social sciences play in our daily lives.”
The Academy’s Fellowship comprises 1,600 leading social scientists from academia, the public, private and third sectors. The Fellows’ expertise covers the breadth of the social sciences, and their practice and research addresses some of the major challenges facing communities, society, places and economies.
All Academy Fellows are elected for their excellence in their fields and their substantial contributions to social science for public benefit. Selection is through an independent peer review which recognises their excellence and impact.
