معرفی
Dr. Nasim Sabounchi is an Associate Professor at the City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, affiliated with the Center for Systems and Community Design (CSCD). She specializes in applying systems science methodologies and data analytics to study complex health and social systems, with a focus on public health policy and healthcare access. Her work addresses issues like opioid overdose prevention, antibiotic resistance, and healthcare equity for disadvantaged populations.
Education:
- PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
- MS and BS in Industrial Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
Research Interests:
Dr. Sabounchi bridges engineering systems approaches with behavioral and social sciences to model health outcomes. She develops system dynamics models to analyze challenges such as Medicaid access, prescription misuse, and epidemics like Lyme Disease and HPV. Her projects emphasize group model building with stakeholders, including policymakers and community members, to ensure practical policy solutions.
Scientific Awards:
- Recipient of the Systems Science Scholarship from the Academy of Health - Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Advising & Grants:
Dr. Sabounchi leads projects funded by initiatives like the HEALing Communities Study, focusing on opioid overdose reduction. While no advisees are listed, her work involves collaborations with multidisciplinary teams. Grants include studies on congestion pricing policies, antibiotic prescribing patterns, and HIV care cascades.
Labs & Teams:
Affiliated with the Center for Systems and Community Design (CSCD), she collaborates with global researchers to advance systems science applications in healthcare equity.
