Dr. Faramarz Valafar

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Biography

Dr. Faramarz Valafar is a professor specializing in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at San Diego State University’s School of Public Health. His extensive academic background includes a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor at Boston University in Cognitive Neural Systems from 1999 to 2001. Dr. Valafar's research focuses on global health, particularly infectious diseases such as tuberculosis. He is well-versed in mHealth, data science, and machine learning, contributing significantly to the advancement of these fields in public health. His academic career reflects a commitment to understanding complex health challenges and harnessing technological innovations to address them.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

San Diego State University • San Diego, CA

Specializes in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the School of Public Health.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Boston University •

Focused on Cognitive Neural Systems.

Requirements for San Diego State University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.85
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Introductory Statistics course
Application Checklist
  • SOPHAS Application
  • Cal State Apply Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose (1500 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

This entry covers Department of Health Management Policy, Department of Health Management and Policy, Department of Epidemiology, Department of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health, Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Science, Department of Health Promotion, Department of Environmental Health, Department of Global Health, and Department of Health Promotion Behavioral Science as they all fall under the SDSU School of Public Health MPH programs.