Luohe Medical College | China
Author Profile
👤 Summary
I am Rashed Nawaz, a motivated academic and researcher with a PhD in Public Policy and Administration from Xi’an Jiaotong University, China. With over 10 years of experience in research and teaching, I specialize in health policy, public administration, and human resource management. I have published extensively in top-tier SSCI journals and am passionate about contributing to academic excellence and policy research globally.
🎓 Education
I earned my PhD from Xi’an Jiaotong University (2018–2023), focusing on health human resources and maternal-child healthcare outcomes. Before that, I completed an MS in Management Sciences from Hazara University, Pakistan, and a BBA (Honors) in Finance from the same university. I also hold a Higher Secondary Certificate in Pre-Engineering from BISE Pakistan.
đź’Ľ Professional Experience
Currently, I am a Research Associate at Luohe Medical College, Henan, China. Previously, I worked as a Lecturer at the Hope Institute of Science and Technology, Pakistan, and as a Visiting Lecturer at Hazara University. My roles included teaching, research, and administrative duties, contributing to the academic development of students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
đź“š Teaching Experience
I have taught courses such as Human Resource Management, Business Research Methods, Strategic Management, Financial Management, and Entrepreneurship. My teaching experience spans bachelor’s and master’s programs, where I have guided students in both theoretical concepts and practical applications.
🔬 Research Interests
My research focuses on public policy, health equity, health human resources, and innovation management. I have a particular interest in maternal and child health outcomes, health system performance, and socioeconomic inequalities in healthcare access.
🛠️ Technical Skills
I am proficient in statistical software including SPSS, AMOS, and Smart-PLS, and have strong skills in MS Office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. I am fluent in English and Urdu, with intermediate proficiency in Chinese (HSK Level III).
đź“„ Academic Publications & Citations
I have authored and co-authored over 25 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact SSCI journals including PLoS ONE, BMC Public Health, and Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition. My publications address key issues in health policy, healthcare workforce distribution, and public health outcomes in Pakistan and China.
Publications
Association of Health Human Resources Distribution and Neonatal Mortality: The Mediating Role of Maternal and Child Healthcare Services
Authors: Rashed Nawaz, Zhou Z., Shaoqing G., Khalid N.
Journal: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
Year: 2025 (Accepted on June 3, 2025)
 Association between Antenatal Care Visits and Under-Five Mortality: An Analysis of the Pakistan Demographic and Health Surveys
Authors: Nawaz R., Khalid N., Zhou Z.
Journal: PLoS ONE
Year: 2025 (Accepted on January 2025)
Effect of Human Resources for Health Distribution to Improve Maternal and Child Healthcare Outcomes in the Public Healthcare System of Pakistan
Authors: Rashed Nawaz, Zhou Z., Khalid N.
Journal: BMC Public Health
Year: Under Review (Revision Submitted February 2025)
Association of Health Human Resources Distribution and Under-Five Mortality Based on the Context of Environmental Hygiene
Authors: Nawaz R., Zhou Z., Khalid N.
Journal: Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Year: Under Review (Revision Received March 2025)
Trends in Socioeconomic Inequalities in the Prevalence of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases in China: Evidence from Shaanxi Province During 2003–2013
Authors: Wang D., Nawaz R., Fan X., Shen C., Lai S., Zhou Z., Gao J.
Journal: Healthcare (MDPI)
Year: 2025 (Published January 2025, Vol. 13, No. 2, p.178)