معرفی
Dr. Ana Manzano is a Professor of Public Policy Evaluation at the School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Leeds. Her work focuses on realist evaluation methodologies, health policy, and global health systems. She is the Co-Editor-in-Chief of Evaluation and Program Planning and leads interdisciplinary research funded by the ESRC, MRC, and international bodies. Her research spans maternal and child health in Nigeria and Vietnam, healthcare decision-making in multiple sclerosis, and health systems responsiveness in low-income countries.
Education:
- PhD in Sociology & Social Policy
- MA (unspecified)
- BA (Hons) (unspecified)
Research Interests:
- Realist evaluation and theory-driven methods
- Health policy and systems
- Decision-making in healthcare
- Global health equity and disparities
- Stakeholder involvement in research
Current Projects:
- UKRI Policy Fellowship evaluating innovation policy in Northern Ireland
- RESPONSE project improving health systems in Ghana/Vietnam
- REVAMP study on maternal health in Nigeria
Awards:
- UKRI Policy Fellowship (2023)
Advising and Grants: Supervises postgraduate researchers including Gerry Hume and Rebecca Simmons. Active in securing grants from the ESRC, MRC, and Wellcome Trust. Collaborates with institutions in Australia, Spain, Nigeria, Ghana, and Vietnam.
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the IRVAPP Research Institute (Italy) and the Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Evaluation of Public Policies (France). Leads the RAMESES II project developing evaluation standards.
