Benjamin Schmid

Benjamin, the coordinator of this MOOC, is a humanitarian public health researcher affiliated with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Holding a Master's in Global Health from the University of Copenhagen, he brings a background in business, economics, and management to his work. His research focuses on public health and the private sector, equitable health systems, and sustainability, with a recent focus on chronic disease care in humanitarian settings. Benjamin co-authored a chapter in the 2021 Handbook of Global Health and advocates for equitable partnerships and dismantling global power structures in health research. His interests also extend to leadership development and embodied learning experiences, having previously contributed to the Future Leaders program for young professionals.