Prof. Dr. Juliana Jalaludin: Advancing Environmental Health and Clean Air Research
Environmental health plays a vital role in protecting communities, improving quality of life and building a sustainable future. Prof. Dr. Juliana Jalaludin, Professor of Environmental Health at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), has dedicated more than 28 years to advancing environmental health research, air quality assessment and public health protection. Her work reflects a strong commitment to understanding environmental risks and developing evidence-based approaches that support healthier living environments.
At UPM, Prof. Dr. Juliana has progressed through several academic and leadership positions, serving as a Senior Lecturer from 2007 to 2015, an Associate Professor from 2016 to 2020, and a Professor since October 2020. She previously headed the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health from 2016 to 2020 and leads the Research Team for Air Quality and Health Impact. Through these responsibilities, she contributes to academic development, scientific research and the advancement of environmental health knowledge.
Her research focuses on air quality monitoring, indoor air quality (IAQ), environmental and occupational exposure assessment, and the health impacts of air pollution. Her work examines issues such as urban and traffic-related pollution, industrial exposure and transboundary pollution. By investigating the relationship between environmental conditions and human health, she contributes to a stronger scientific understanding of pollution-related risks and the importance of effective environmental management.
Beyond academic research, Prof. Dr. Juliana has contributed to important national environmental initiatives. She served as a principal consultant for Malaysia’s National Clean Air Action Plan, Clean Air, Blue Skies, under the Department of Environment Malaysia, and contributed to revisions of the country’s Air Pollution Index (API). She also leads efforts to develop an action plan for indoor environmental quality in educational institutions through Thematic Working Group 10 (TW10), Environmental Health Expert, under the National Environmental Health Action Plan (NEHAP) initiative of the Ministry of Health Malaysia.
Her international engagement further strengthens her contribution to environmental health research and collaboration. She serves on the Board of the Asian Aerosol Research Assembly and the Advisory Board of GO AQS, while also serving as Deputy President of the Malaysia Clean Air Society. In addition, she contributes as an adjunct and visiting professor at reputable universities, including Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta (UMJ) and Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP). With more than 600 scholarly publications, she has established a substantial body of research that supports knowledge sharing and scientific progress.
Through her academic leadership, national policy contributions and international collaborations, Prof. Dr. Juliana Jalaludin continues to advance environmental health and clean-air research. Her work highlights the importance of scientific evidence, cross-institutional cooperation and sustained commitment to protecting public health and creating healthier environments for future generations.