Peivand Bastani
Senior Lecturer (Teaching Specialist (Acad))
College of Business, Government and Law
Dr. Peivand Bastani is an experienced academic, researcher, and education leader with a PhD in Health Services and Health Policy. Over the past decade, she has contributed significantly to higher education in Australia and internationally, designing and delivering innovative programs in Healthcare Management, Digital Health, and Public Health.
A passionate advocate for inclusive and future-focused education, Dr. Bastani applies active learning principles and practice-based pedagogies to support student engagement and real-world impact. She has taught and mentored students across diverse cultural and institutional contexts, including Australia, the Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East.
In addition to her teaching, Dr. Bastani is a highly productive and impact-driven researcher. Her interdisciplinary work spans digital health innovation, oral health integration, strategic purchasing, and evidence-informed policymaking. She has received research funding from national and international bodies, including the Government of South Australia and the Australian Dental Research Foundation, and has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications.
Currently a Senior Lecturer at Flinders University, she also leads the development of self-paced micro-credentials in virtual healthcare leadership, blending academic rigour with flexible, accessible learning design.
Dr. Bastani is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and has been named in Stanford University’s list of the Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide for research impact.
Her ongoing mission is to bridge knowledge, policy, and practice, equipping the next generation of healthcare professionals and leaders with the tools to thrive in complexity.
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Public Health Epidemiology), The University of Queensland, 2022
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Iran University of Medical Sciences, 2014
- M.P.H. (Master of Public Health), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 2015.
- M.Sc. (Medical Education), Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 2013.
- M.Sc. (Healthcare Management and Health Economics), Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 2009.
- B.S.c (Health Sciences), Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 2002.
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), Advance HE, 2025
- Named in Stanford University's Top 2% of the World Scientists for research impact, 2023 & 2024.
- Ranked among the top 3.49% of researchers globally in all fields by ScholarGPS® (2024), based on productivity, impact, and research quality metrics.
- Best Lecturer, Faculty of Management and Medical Informatics, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 2018
- Superior Researcher, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (2017)
- National Award for Best Educational Process, Vice-chancellor for education, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Iran- Designing and implementing health managers` education program, 2017
- Best University Educational Process, Chair of Scientific Excellence Workgroup, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - Designing and implementing thesis supervision software, 2016
Senior Lecturer in Healthcare Management, Flinders University
Program facilitator and topic coordinator for developing and Leading Virtual Healthcare Services, Micro credential
Topic Coordinator for HSMT9006A Strategic Management, Tianjin, China
Topic Coordinator for HSMT9008A Major Project in Health Management, Tianjin, China
Topic Coordinator for HSMT9011A Managing corporate communication, Tianjin, China
Topic Coordinator for HACM9003 Working in Australian Healthcare System
Topic Coordinator for HACM9101- Leading organisations in health and aged care
Topic Coordinator for HACM9200- Health and aged care systems and policy
Co- Topic coordinator for HACM8004 Virtual Health, Innovation and Co-Design
My teaching interests encompass subjects related to digital health and health informatics, strategic planning, leadership, and organizational behaviors within the healthcare industry. I am particularly interested in designing, innovating, and implementing patient-oriented and customer-oriented services in health systems, utilizing social marketing and social media tools to promote health and advocate health initiatives.
I have a proven track record and a deep passion for instructing on topics such as translating knowledge into policies and practices, health policymaking theories and models, and the fundamentals of epidemiology.
I am deeply committed to community engagement and social equity, particularly in advancing the inclusion, health and well-being of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations, and promoting gender diversity across rural, remote, and underserved settings. My voluntary roles with the Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia (MCCSA) as an aged care visitor, as well as my collaborations with the Alice Springs Town Council and the Community and Cultural Development Coordinator in the Northern Territory, reflect this commitment in practice. I have also contributed to initiatives through the Multicultural Community Services of Central Australia (MCSCA) and participated in the Alice Springs Indigenous Business Expo, supporting platforms that elevate diverse voices. These experiences reflect my deep commitment to inclusive community engagement and to promoting cultural and gender equity in service delivery, workforce participation, and education, particularly for marginalised populations in rural, remote, and underserved areas.
- Health policy, Digital health, Health Technology Assessment
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