
Overview
Background
Dr. Behzad Kiani is a dedicated researcher specialising in spatial epidemiology of infectious diseases and human health, with a keen interest in advancing methodologies and applications within the field. Dr Kiani is currently a Research Fellow within UQ's ODeSI team. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Montreal, Canada and before that an Assistant Professor at Mashhad University of Medical Science in Iran.
Dr. Kiani's research expertise is geoinformatics using spatial regression models and spatial cluster analysis. He has a PhD in medical informatics and a Master's degree in computer science. His work has informed global public policy and making, including urban planning and health, health resource allocation and identifying high-risk areas for different diseases at specific locations over time to implement more efficient and effective health interventions. He is a member of the executive of the International Society of Geospatial Health and is an associate editor of the Geospatial Health Journal. Dr Kiani has over 70 scientific publications in high-impact journals, including seminal work related to identify high-risk spatiotemporal patterns of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Iran and gentrification, neighborhood socioeconomic factors and urban vegetation inequities in Canada". He is an accomplished and passionate teacher, as well as supervisor and dedicated to nurturing the next generation of spatial epidemiologists and instilling in them a deep understanding of the field's principles and applications to improve global health.
Availability
- Dr Behzad Kiani is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Research interests
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Comparing spatial epidemiology models to investigate health outcomes
Comparative analysis of spatial epidemiology models. Evaluation of efficacy and predictive accuracy of spatial epidemiology models. Spatial regression modeling and geoinformatics. Understanding disease patterns, risk factors, and health disparities.
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Effect of environmental and socioeconomic factors on human health
Investigation of how climate patterns, built environments, and socioeconomic conditions influence population health outcomes.
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Gentrification and human health
Exploration of gentrification's impact on human health through spatial epidemiology. Investigation of socio-economic shifts, housing policies, and public health outcomes. Contribution to evidence-based policies for equitable health outcomes amidst urban development.
Research impacts
I conducted extensive research in Iran aimed at identifying high-risk areas for both communicable and non-communicable diseases. This research played a pivotal role in assisting policymakers in the efficient allocation of health resources across various geographical regions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my research significantly contributed to the formulation of informed quarantine policies and the prioritization of COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
My research in Canada through meticulous analyses of cycling infrastructure expansions, urban vegetation increases, and the temporal dynamics of gentrification sheds light on crucial aspects of urban planning and social equity. By uncovering disparities in the distribution of cycling infrastructure and urban vegetation, particularly in areas characterized by material deprivation, visible minorities, and gentrification, the findings underscore the importance of prioritizing equitable access to resources and amenities across diverse communities. Importantly, the research highlights the need for informed, equity-based urban planning policies that consider the complex interplay of sociodemographic dynamics and infrastructure investments. By integrating these insights into decision-making processes and engaging a diverse range of stakeholders, cities can strive towards creating more inclusive, sustainable, and healthy urban environments for all residents.
Works
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2020
Journal Article
First year with Covid-19: Assessment and prospects
Bergquist, Robert, Kiani, Behzad and Manda, Samuel (2020). First year with Covid-19: Assessment and prospects. Geospatial Health, 15 (2) 953, 187-190. doi: 10.4081/gh.2020.953
2019
Journal Article
Enhancing the security of patients’ portals and websites by detecting malicious web crawlers using machine learning techniques
Hosseini, Nafiseh, Fakhar, Fatemeh, Kiani, Behzad and Eslami, Saeid (2019). Enhancing the security of patients’ portals and websites by detecting malicious web crawlers using machine learning techniques. International Journal of Medical Informatics, 132 103976, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2019.103976
2019
Journal Article
Colorectal cancer risk factors in north-eastern iran: A retrospective cross-sectional study based on geographical information systems, spatial autocorrelation and regression analysis
Goshayeshi, Ladan, Pourahmadi, Ali, Ghayour-Mobarhan, Majid, Hashtarkhani, Soheil, Karimian, Sajad, Dastjerdi, Reza Shahhosein, Eghbali, Babak, Seyfi, Efat and Kiani, Behzad (2019). Colorectal cancer risk factors in north-eastern iran: A retrospective cross-sectional study based on geographical information systems, spatial autocorrelation and regression analysis. Geospatial Health, 14 (2) 793, 219-228. doi: 10.4081/gh.2019.793
2018
Journal Article
Comparing potential spatial access with self-reported travel times and cost analysis to haemodialysis facilities in north-eastern Iran
Kiani, Behzad, Bagheri, Nasser, Tara, Ahmad, Hoseini, Benyamin, Hashtarkhani, Soheil and Tara, Mahmood (2018). Comparing potential spatial access with self-reported travel times and cost analysis to haemodialysis facilities in north-eastern Iran. Geospatial Health, 13 (2), 240-246. doi: 10.4081/gh.2018.703
2018
Journal Article
Prevalence and clinicopathological characteristics of mismatch repair-deficient colorectal carcinoma in early onset cases as compared with late-onset cases: A retrospective cross-sectional study in Northeastern Iran
Goshayeshi, Ladan, Ghaffarzadegan, Kamran, Khooei, Alireza, Esmaeilzadeh, Abbas, Rahmani Khorram, Mahla, Mosannen Mozaffari, Hooman, Kiani, Behzad and Hoseini, Benyamin (2018). Prevalence and clinicopathological characteristics of mismatch repair-deficient colorectal carcinoma in early onset cases as compared with late-onset cases: A retrospective cross-sectional study in Northeastern Iran. BMJ Open, 8 (8) e023102, 1-8. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023102
2018
Journal Article
Access to dialysis services: a systematic mapping review based on geographical information systems
Hoseini, Benyamin, Bagheri, Nasser, Kiani, Behzad, Azizi, Amirabbas, Tabesh, Hamed and Tara, Mahmood (2018). Access to dialysis services: a systematic mapping review based on geographical information systems. Geospatial Health, 13 (1) 577, 3-10. doi: 10.4081/gh.2018.577
2017
Journal Article
Revealed access to haemodialysis facilities in northeastern Iran: Factors that matter in rural and urban areas
Kiani, Behzad, Bagheri, Nasser, Tara, Ahmad, Hoseini, Benyamin, Tabesh, Hamed and Tara, Mahmood (2017). Revealed access to haemodialysis facilities in northeastern Iran: Factors that matter in rural and urban areas. Geospatial Health, 12 (2) 584, 237-244. doi: 10.4081/gh.2017.584
2017
Journal Article
Haemodialysis services in the northeastern region of Iran
Kiani, Behzad, Bagheri, Nasser, Tara, Ahmad, Hoseini, Benyamin and Tara, Mahmood (2017). Haemodialysis services in the northeastern region of Iran. Geospatial Health, 12 (1) 561, 1-7. doi: 10.4081/gh.2017.561
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Epidemiology and burden of rotavirus infections in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Colleen Lau, Associate Professor Luis Furuya Kanamori, Associate Professor Benn Sartorius
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