Dr. Somayyeh Azimi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Somayyeh Azimi is a highly skilled professional with specialty training in oral maxillofacial diseases. She completed her PhD at the University of Western Australia (UWA), focusing on the risk factors and determinants of head and neck cancer. An Honorary Research Fellow at the International Research Collaborative - Oral Health Equity, UWA, she is affiliated with a renowned oral health research group with a global reputation for addressing oral health disparities. Somayyeh has made significant contributions as a postdoctoral researcher, initiating the Tele-dental screening sub-project within the ORIGINS Project, a large pregnancy cohort study in Western Australia. Collaborating with TKI, CSIRO, and UWA, this study received funding from the WA Health Department's Future Health Research Innovation Fund. Her research extends to examining dental hospitalizations in children with intellectual disabilities and autism as well as evaluating the physical and mental health of aged care residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, she initiated oral health plans for patients with acquired brain injuries. Somayyeh's work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and health sectors related to oral cancer and effective preventive measures.

Research Interests

Experience

Honorary Research Fellow

2018-01-01 — Present

International Research Collaborative - Oral Health Equity, UWA • Perth, Australia

Engaged in research addressing oral health disparities and project management.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Initiated and led projects related to oral health and head and neck cancer.

Project Evaluator

2020-01-01 — Present

Brightwater Care Group Research Centre • Perth, Australia

Involved in evaluating health impacts on aged care residents during COVID-19.

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.