William Lodge II, PhD is an assistant professor of health equity and public policy in the Brooks School of Public Policy. Lodge is a behavioral and social scientist specializing in HIV primary and secondary prevention, with a particular focus on gender and sexual minority health both domestically and internationally. While his work has primarily focused on South Asia, he has also worked on projects in Brazil, Tanzania, Somalia, Nigeria, and the United States.

Using an interdisciplinary approach, his work applies social theories to public health, focusing on the intersections between individual, interpersonal, and structural factors contributing to health inequities. His expertise spans social epidemiology, behavioral science, and mixed-methods research, emphasizing community engagement, policy, and health equity. Dr. Lodge’s research agenda centers on the development and evaluation of social and behavioral interventions aimed at addressing HIV risk, substance use disorder, and mental health conditions among marginalized populations.