University of Tsukuba | Japan.

Author Profile

🎓Education

Ammazia Hanif is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in International Public Policy at the University of Tsukuba (2022–2025). She previously earned a Master of International Public Policy (MIPP) from Tsukuba in 2022 and holds an MBA from the University of Central Punjab, Pakistan (2007).

💼Professional Experience

With extensive experience in both public administration and the banking sector, Ammazia served as a Planning Officer/Assistant Director at the Planning & Development Department, Punjab (2015–2020), where she contributed to policy planning and development projects. Prior to this, she worked as a Customer Services Operations Manager at United Bank Limited (2006–2012), gaining valuable expertise in financial operations and customer relations.

📚Academic Contributions

Ammazia’s research primarily focuses on public health and policy. She has published work on clean water and child health in Water Resources and Economics. Additionally, she has authored working papers on sanitation & child health, women’s anemia, and behavioral preferences in healthcare. Her academic journey includes research assistant roles at JIRCAS, Tsukuba, Ritsumeikan University, and Global Health Studies, where she contributed to various interdisciplinary projects.

🧑‍🔬Technical Skills

Ammazia is proficient in statistical and GIS tools, including Stata, QGIS, R (basic), Google Earth Engine (basic), and LaTeX. She has hands-on experience in survey design, questionnaire development, and impact evaluation, making her well-equipped for data-driven policy research.

📚Teaching Experience

In addition to her research, Ammazia has been actively involved in academia as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Tsukuba, where she has taught Microeconomics, Data Science, GIS, and Globalization. She has also worked as an Economics Subject Teacher at Liberty International School, Tsukuba, demonstrating her commitment to education and knowledge dissemination.

🏆Awards and Honors

Ammazia’s academic excellence and research contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) DC2 Fellowship, Kubota Fund Scholarship (2023–2024), Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship (2020–2022), and the Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award (PEPP, Tsukuba, 2022).

🔬Research Interests

Her research interests lie at the intersection of Health & Sanitation Economics, Public Policy & Development, and Environmental Sustainability. Through her work, she aims to develop impactful policies that address critical global challenges in public health and environmental sustainability.

📑Notable Publications

“The Benefit of Clean Water on Child Health: An Empirical Analysis with Specific Reference to Escherichia Coli Water Contamination”

Authors: Ammazia Hanif, Yuko Nakano, Midori Matsushima

Publication Year: 2024

Journal: Water Resources and Economics

“The Impact of Access to Improved Sanitation Facilities on Child Health in Pakistan”

Authors: Ammazia Hanif, Yuko Nakano, Midori Matsushima

Publication Year: 2022

Journal: Tsukuba Economics Working Papers

Ms. Ziyi Wang | Immunology of Infections | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Ziyi Wang, Wenzhou Medical University, China.

Ms. Ziyi Wang is a researcher specializing in the immunology of infections, with a focus on understanding how the immune system responds to various pathogens. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Epidemiology and Medical Statistics at Wenzhou Medical University, she has made significant contributions to the study of infection-related biomarkers and immune responses. Ziyi’s research has earned her the Best Researcher Award, recognizing her innovative work in identifying immune mechanisms and biomarkers that could inform better diagnostics and treatments for infectious diseases. Her dedication to advancing the field has led to her publication of multiple research articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Professional Profiles

Scopus Profile

📚Education

Ms. Ziyi Wang is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Epidemiology and Medical Statistics at Wenzhou Medical University in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China. Her academic focus includes researching biomarkers related to diabetes and its complications, particularly in the context of diabetic retinopathy. She has gained a strong foundation in statistical analysis, epidemiological research methods, and disease modeling, with an emphasis on applying these skills to medical and public health issues. Her studies also integrate practical research experience, contributing to her ongoing work in diabetes-related research.

💼Experience

Ms. Ziyi Wang is currently conducting research on biomarkers for diabetic retinopathy (DR), with a specific focus on the role of plasma OA levels. Her work aims to investigate how OA levels could serve as a potential biomarker for early detection and effective management of DR, a common and vision-threatening complication of diabetes. By employing various statistical methods and analytical approaches, her research seeks to better understand the relationship between OA levels and DR risk, contributing to improved diagnostic models and potential clinical interventions for patients with diabetes.

🔬Research Interest

Ms. Ziyi Wang’s research interests focus on biomarkers for diabetic retinopathy (DR), with a particular emphasis on their potential for early detection and effective management of the condition. She is dedicated to exploring the underlying mechanisms of diabetes complications and how specific biomarkers can be utilized for improved diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, her research seeks to identify and explore new treatment targets for DR, aiming to contribute to the development of more targeted and effective therapeutic strategies for managing this vision-threatening complication of diabetes.

👩‍🏫Technical Skills

Ms. Ziyi Wang is proficient in a wide range of technical skills, including statistical analysis, epidemiological modeling, and biomarker detection. She applies advanced statistical methods to analyze complex data and model disease patterns, particularly in the context of diabetes and its complications. Her expertise in biomarker detection allows her to identify key indicators that contribute to the early detection and management of conditions like diabetic retinopathy. Additionally, Ziyi is well-versed in various research methodologies, ensuring the rigorous design, execution, and analysis of her studies to produce reliable and impactful scientific results.

🎤Academic Citations

Ms. Ziyi Wang has published three articles in academic journals, making significant contributions to the field of diabetes research, particularly in the area of biomarkers for diabetic complications. Her research focuses on identifying key biomarkers that can aid in the early detection and management of diabetes-related complications, such as diabetic retinopathy. These publications have helped expand the understanding of the role of biomarkers in diabetes and have provided valuable insights into potential diagnostic tools and treatment strategies, further advancing the knowledge in this critical area of medical research.

📑Top Note Publications

Title: The risk of dyslipidemia on PLHIV associated with different antiretroviral regimens in Huzhou

Authors: Wang, Y., Yang, Z., Li, J., Jin, M., Mao, G.
Publication Year: 2024
Citations: 0

Title: Impact of sarcosine on diabetic retinopathy: Findings based on weighted gene co-expression network analysis and machine learning techniques

Authors: Che, M., Xia, Z., Jiang, D., Zheng, C., Mao, G.
Publication Year: 2023
Citations: 0

Title: Title: Anemia is independently associated with mortality in people living with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome: A propensity score matching-based retrospective cohort study in China

Authors: Jin, M., Wang, Y., Li, J., Yang, Z., Mao, G.
Publication Year: 2023
Citations: 3

Ms. Ammazia Hanif | Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award