Dr. Essa Tawfiq

Associate Professor

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Biography

Essa Tawfiq is a medical doctor with a Master of Public Health from Tulane University and a Doctor of Philosophy from Victoria University of Wellington. He has over 15 years of experience in clinical public health settings in Afghanistan before moving to New Zealand in 2012. He joined the University of Auckland in January 2016, focusing on research projects related to predictive modeling of outcomes in breast cancer and cardiovascular disease, as well as investigating healthiness in household food purchases. Since April 2023, he has been associated with the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney, working on research related to COVID-19, personal protective equipment, health impacts of bushfires, and the effects of flu vaccination on cardiovascular disease. His research interests include predictive modeling of cancer and cardiovascular disease outcomes, quality of maternal and child health services, healthy food environments, and health risks associated with bushfire smoke. He has contributed to various high-impact international journals and is a recognized emerging researcher in COVID-19 and its related health issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

2023-04-01 — Present

Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Involved in research on COVID-19, personal protective equipment, health impacts of bushfires, and effects of flu vaccination on cardiovascular disease.

Researcher

2016-01-01 — 2023-03-31

University of Auckland • Auckland, New Zealand

Worked on research projects related to predictive modeling of breast cancer and cardiovascular outcomes, and healthiness of household food purchases.

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.