Occupational Health
ExpertiseTexas A&M University experts in occupational health focus on protecting and improving the health, safety and well-being of people at work by identifying and controlling workplace hazards, preventing injuries and illnesses and promoting healthy work environments.
Jay Maddock
Regents Professor, Director of the Center for Health and Nature • School of Public HealthDr. Jay Maddock’s research explores the intersection of psychology, nature and health, focusing on social-ecological approaches to increasing physical activity. By studying the health benefits of time spent in nature, his work seeks to improve public health outcomes and elevate quality of life.
Mark Benden
Professor, Director of the Center for Worker Health • School of Public HealthDr. Mark E. Benden is a professor at the School of Public Health studying occupational health and how it can intersect with artificial intelligence. He also serves as director of the Center for Worker Health.