I am an epidemiologist with interest in evidence-based diseases prevention and control programs. My research examines the effectiveness and acceptability of diseases prevention and control programs and strategies. I have worked for more than 12 years in the areas of primary health care delivery and diseases prevention and control programs management. I am a Curriculum Convenor for the MAE Program and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and have extensive experience in teaching and learning leadership in tertiary education in public health areas. I am a convenor for The Australasian Epidemiological Association (AEA) Teaching and Learning special interest group.

My students are saying I help them to learn. In 2022 and 2023 I received College of Health and Medicine Dean’s Commendation for Excellence in Education for Excellence in Supervision. This are what my students said about me:

"Davoud has a strong adherence to ethical standards that he imparts to his students and ensures high-quality reputable research. Davoud provides outstanding support for his students through regular meetings, valuable timely feedback, and maintaining a flexible empathetic approach for students experiencing hardships or complex needs."

"Davoud exemplifies excellence in supervision.  He provided me with a constant trickle of constructive advice that, rather than steering my MAE journey in any particular direction, watered the seeds of thought that allowed me to find the path myself."