Dr. Fatin Aminah Hassan | Epidemiology |Best Researcher Award

Dr.Fatin Aminah Hassan,National Institute of Health and Nutrition,Japan

Dr. Fatin Aminah Hassan is a distinguished researcher at the National Institute of Health and Nutrition in Japan. With a focus on public health and nutritional sciences, her work emphasizes innovative strategies to improve health outcomes and combat nutritional deficiencies. Dr. Hassan has contributed significantly to research on dietary interventions and the role of nutrition in disease prevention, positioning herself as an expert in the field. Her dedication to advancing public health through evidence-based research has made her a respected figure in global health and nutrition initiatives.

Professional Profiles:

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šŸŽ“Education:

Dr. Fatin Aminah Binti Hassan holds a distinguished academic background, including a Ph.D. in Technology Management from Ritsumeikan University, Japan, awarded in March 2019. Prior to her doctoral studies, she completed a Master of Economics in Financial Economics at Universiti Putra Malaysia in October 2013 and a Bachelor of Economics in Econometrics and Applied Statistics at the National University of Malaysia in September 2011. Additionally, she enhanced her expertise with a System Dynamics Summer Course at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in July 2017.

šŸ¢Experience:

Currently, Dr. Hassan is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Nutritional Epidemiology Policy Research Centre at Japanā€™s National Institute of Health and Nutrition. In her role, she leads projects that model the impact of salt reduction on public health, funded by Japan’s Ministry of Health. Her work involves extensive collaboration with government officials, dietitians, and researchers, and she has presented her findings at international conferences. Her past roles include Guest Lecturer at Ritsumeikan University, teaching System Dynamics, and a Research Associate at the National Institute of Technology Fukushima College. She also held positions in the insurance sector in Malaysia.

šŸ› ļøSkills:

Dr. Hassan has developed advanced technical skills in Vensim, Stella, Stata, EViews, SPSS, and Tableau, with additional proficiency in Python, SQL, R, SAS, and QGIS. Her multilingual abilities include native proficiency in Malay, with proficiency in English and Japanese (N3 level), and basic knowledge of Mandarin, Russian, and Turkish.

Awards :

Dr. Hassanā€™s work has earned her recognition, such as an honorable mention for the Early Career Health Paper Award at the 42nd International System Dynamics Conference in 2024. She also received 2nd and 3rd place in FALIA Life Insurance Essay Competitions in 2017 and 2016, respectively, for her insights on the life insurance sector’s economic impact in Asia.

Research Focus:

Dr. Hassan’s research interests encompass Econometrics, System Dynamics, Simulation Modeling, Data Science, Applied Economics, and Sustainable Development. Her notable projects have focused on public health interventions, specifically on the health and economic impacts of dietary salt reduction, system dynamics modeling for healthcare management, and economic modeling related to insurance and healthcare sectors in Southeast Asia.

Publications :

  • Hassan, F. A., Minato, N., Ishida, S., & Mohamed Nor, N. (2016). Social environment determinants of life expectancy in developing countries: A panel data analysis. Global Journal of Health Science, 9(5), 105.

 

  • Hassan, F. A., & Minato, N. (2018). Smartphone-based healthcare technology adoption in Malaysian public healthcare services. International Journal of Japan Association for Management Systems, 10(1), 95-104.

 

  • Hassan, F. A., & Minato, N. (2017). A system dynamics analysis of Malaysian healthcare resources. International Journal of Japan Association for Management Systems, 9(1), 61-69.

 

  • Hassan, F. A. (2022). Dynamic shocks of crude oil price and exchange rate on food prices in emerging countries of Southeast Asia: A panel vector autoregression model. Asian Journal of Economic Modelling, 10(2), 108-123.

 

  • Hassan, F. A., & Minato, N. (2019). A systems thinking analysis of healthcare supply and demand management: A case study of Malaysian public hospitals. International Journal of Japan Association for Management Systems, 11(1).

 

  • Hassan, F. A. (2022). Is life insurance crucial to society and the economy? Evidence from Asian countries both before and after the global financial crisis. Asian Development Policy Review, 10(1), 35-46.

 

  • Hassan, F. A. B. (2020). A system dynamics modelling for healthcare demand and smartphone-based technology adoption in Malaysian public hospitals. Asia-Japan Research Academic Bulletin, 1, 91.4.

 

  • Hassan, F. A. B., Minato, N., Sugiyama, T., Nishi, N., & Ikeda, N. (2024). Impacts of salt intake reduction interventions on medical and long-term care costs in Japan. Proceedings of the 2024 International System Dynamics Conference.

 

Conclusion:

Dr. Hassanā€™s combination of technical expertise, publication record, and active contribution to health policy research aligns well with the standards for the “Research for Best Researcher Award.” She is an asset to her institution and the broader field of health economics and epidemiology, making her a compelling nominee. While expanding her technical skills and research scope could enhance her future contributions, her current qualifications make her an outstanding candidate for this award.

 

Fatin Aminah Hassan | Epidemiology |Best Researcher Award

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