Biography
One of my favorite things to do is cook for family and friends. I believe some of the best conversations happen around the dinner table.
Research Interests
Courses Taught
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Professor, Center for Global Studies, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
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Professor, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
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Professor, Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
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Affiliate, Social & Behavioral Science Institute, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Additional Campus Affiliations
Associate Head, Health and Kinesiology
Professor, Health and Kinesiology
Professor, Center for Global Studies
Professor, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Professor, Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies
Affiliate, Social & Behavioral Science Institute
Previous Positions
HK 472 Health and Kinesiology Study Abroad (Italy, Public Health System)
Recent Publications
Adeyemi-Benson, O. S., Adamu, I., Schwingel, A., Khan, N., Aguiñaga, S., & Singleton, C. R. (2026). Assessment of Dietary Behaviors Among West African Immigrants in Relation to Acculturation Level and Length of Time in the U.S. Journal of immigrant and minority health. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-026-01918-8
Adeyemi-Benson, O. S., Adamu, I., Schwingel, A., Khan, N., Aguiñaga, S., & Singleton, C. R. (2026). The Relationship Between Dietary Behaviors and Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among West African Immigrants in Chicago,IL. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-026-02890-7
Bazan, C. N., Hallal, P. C., Hoopsick, R. A., Martenies, S., Schwingel, A., & Tassitano, R. M. (2026). Principles of Epidemiology: A Primer. (OPN Textbooks). Windsor & Downs Press. https://doi.org/10.21900/wd.32
Miranda, A. A. M., Santana, D. D., Schwingel, A., Turner, G. M., Hurley, K. L., Edwards, K. L., Keye, S., Hallal, P. C., & Florindo, A. A. (2026). Social inequalities in leisure-time and transport-related physical activity through the lens of intersectionality: 10-year longitudinal study in Brazil. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 23(1), Article 64. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-026-01900-5
Selzer, A., Schwingel, A., Hallal, P. C., Smith, T., & Aguiñaga, S. (2026). Physical Activity Knowledge Among US Community Health Workers. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 23(4), 493-500. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0313