Mehwish Nisar

Dr. Mehwish Nisar is a medical doctor, academic, and public health researcher with a diverse background spanning clinical practice and higher education.

She is a mixed-methods researcher specialising in chronic disease and health behaviours, with a strong focus on diverse communities. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, UQ, she leads projects that apply mixed-methods, co-design, and implementation science to improve health outcomes in underserved populations. Her contributions to migrant health have been internationally recognised through her inclusion in the United Nations Migration Health and Development Research Initiative (MHADRI) portal.

In her role as an MD Academic at UQ, Dr. Nisar draws on over a decade of teaching experience across medical schools and tertiary institutions in Australia and abroad. Her commitment to excellence in university teaching is reflected in her recognition as an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA).

At the heart of her work is a dedication to advancing health equity through evidence-based and culturally responsive approaches. She brings expertise in research design, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, knowledge translation, and building meaningful partnerships with community organisations.

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