Reza Amini

Reza Amini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health & Health Sciences at the College of Health Sciences, University of Michigan-Flint. With a background in medicine (MD, 1994) and gerontology (MPH, 2010), his academic career spans public health research, teaching, and leadership in healthcare policy and quality management. He has authored over 20 publications focusing on aging, cognitive function, and health disparities.

• Ph.D. in Sociology (Aging), University of North Texas (2015)
• MPH in Gerontology, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences (2010)
• Doctorate in General Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (1994)

His research explores healthcare utilization, health-related quality of life, and cognitive aging in community-dwelling older adults. Key themes include aging populations, health equity, and health policy implications from his work on substance abuse, dementia, and post-crisis health behaviors.

Recent publications highlight hospitalization trends linked to dementia (2024), grip strength as a cognitive biomarker (2023), and Flint water crisis impacts on sugary beverage consumption (2022). His work also addresses interprofessional education and care network disparities for minority dementia patients.

• Dr. Lois Matz Rosen Teaching Award (2020)
• NIH Grant (2025-2028) on aging mobility research
• Genesee County Strategic Planning Fund (2025) as PI

He teaches courses in healthcare administration, policy, and quality management, while serving on editorial boards and leading the Aging & Public Health section of the American Public Health Association.