Peivand Bastani

Senior Lecturer (Teaching Specialist (Acad))

College of Business, Government and Law

place Law & Commerce
Block G4, The Flats, Flinders Drive, BEDFORD PARK, SA, 5042

Dr. Peivand Bastani, holding a PhD, MSc, and MPH, has been dedicated to academia for the past decade, contributing to higher education in Australia and internationally. As a teaching specialist, she has designed and delivered courses in Healthcare Management, Digital Health, and Public Health, fostering student engagement and industry relevance.

Her teaching approach is deeply rooted in active learning and inclusive pedagogy, ensuring that students develop critical thinking skills and practical expertise. She has taught and mentored students across Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, and the Middle East, bridging academic knowledge with real-world healthcare challenges.

With a commitment to high-quality education, Dr. Bastani continuously refines her curriculum to align with evolving industry needs, preparing future leaders in healthcare.

 

Qualifications
  • 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.
Key responsibilities

Senior Lecturer in Healthcare Management, Flinders University

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

Co- Topic coordinator for HACM8004 Virtual Health, Innovation and Co-Design

 

Teaching interests

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.

Topic coordinator
HSMT9011A Managing Corporate Communication
HSMT9008A Major Project in Health Management
HACM8004 Virtual Health, Innovation and Co-Design
HACM9101 Leading Organizations in Health and Aged Care
HSMT9006A Strategic Management
HACM9003 Working in Australian Healthcare System
Topic lecturer
HACM9003 Working in Australian Healthcare System
HACM8004 Virtual Health, Innovation and Co-Design
HSMT9008A Major Project in Health Management
HSMT9011A Managing Corporate Communication
HSMT9006A Strategic Management
HACM9101 Leading Organizations in Health and Aged Care
Interests
  • Health policy, Digital health, Health Technology Assessment