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- Bristol City Council
- Somerset County Council
- South Gloucestershire Council
- University of Sussex
- University of Bristol
- WHO
- NIHR Nepal Injury Research Centre
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- Health and Wellbeing
- Economic and Social Research Council (Research Methods Programme). Principal applicant. (Co-applicants: B Dicks
- Health economics
- Modelling ＆ Simulation
- Health inequalities
- Global Public Health
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- Position:Senior Research Fellow in Health Economics
- Department:HAS - Health and Social Sciences
- Telephone:+441179656261
- Email:Hamed.Zandian@uwe.ac.uk
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About me
I am a passionate academic and researcher specializing in Health Economics, with over 15 years of experience in research, teaching, and leadership roles. Currently, I am a Senior Research Fellow in Health Economics at the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, where I lead multidisciplinary projects aimed at tackling health inequalities and advancing evidence-based public health policies.
My academic journey began with a PhD in Health Policy and Economics, which provided me with a strong foundation in economic evaluation and public health policy. I went on to serve as an Associate Professor, Dean of School of Public Health, and Director of the Social Determinants of Health Research Centre (SDHRC) at ARUMS, where I had the privilege of overseeing large-scale research initiatives and leading a diverse team of researchers and leading relevance modules to Health Economics.
Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to secure over £6.5 million in research funding as a principal investigator and co-investigator, working on projects funded by prestigious organizations such as the National Institute for Medical Research Development (NIMAD), National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), and etc. Some of my most impactful projects include a £5 million NIHR-funded initiative addressing health inequalities through Somerset Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) and a UKRI-funded study developing interventions to improve child safety in Nepal. I have also conducted extensive research using the PERSIAN cohort, analysing millions of data points to uncover risk factors for non-communicable diseases and health disparities.
I am passionate about sharing my knowledge through teaching and mentoring. I have designed and taught a wide range of modules for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including Economic Evaluation, Global Public Health, and Health Policy Analysis. My teaching philosophy is rooted in creating engaging, practical learning environments, and I have guided over 100 MSc, PhD, and MD students, helping them publish high-quality research and develop their careers.
My dedication to research is reflected in my 90+ peer-reviewed publications in top journals such as The Lancet, BMC Public Health, and Environmental Science and Pollution Research. I am honoured to be recognized among the top 1% most-cited researchers in Public Health since 2022, and my work continues to influence discussions on health systems and economic evaluation globally.
Collaboration is a cornerstone of my work. I have partnered with esteemed organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) to address critical public health challenges. My leadership roles as Dean, Director, and program leader have allowed me to manage complex projects, build strong academic teams, and contribute to institutional growth.
I am deeply committed to advancing health equity through innovative research and teaching. My goal is to make a tangible impact on global public health by driving forward solutions that address systemic inequalities and improve population health outcomes.
Area of expertise
- Research Areas
ü Global Public Health Policy and Health Economics
ü Social and Health Policy Evaluation
ü Health Equity, Social Epidemiology, and Behavioral Sciences
ü Health System Policy and Equity Analysis
ü Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Public Health
ü Health Service Research: Primary care and health systems evaluation
ü International Public Health Challenges
- Research Methods:
ü Economic Evaluation: Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA)
ü Evidence Synthesis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
ü Realistic Evaluation of Public Health Interventions
ü Qualitative Research: Applying social sciences in health systems and wider social contexts
ü Community-Based Participatory Research
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