Dina Ziganshina Lienhard

Dr. Dina Ziganshina Lienhard is the Assistant Director of Research at the School of Complex Adaptive Systems at Arizona State University, where she leads a portfolio of large-scale, international, transdisciplinary research projects and develops strategies to advance student success at the school and college levels. She brings expertise in public health and complexity science, paired with workflow optimization and agile project management, to provide strategic oversight for complex, multi-partner initiatives and ensure research is effectively designed, executed, and translated for real-world impact.

Dina works closely with university leadership, international collaborators, funders, policymakers, and community partners to align research priorities with actionable projects and well-structured teams. She translates complex research into clear, accessible, and purpose-driven communication tailored to diverse audiences, from decision-makers to the general public. 

In addition to her research leadership, Dina is an engaged educator who teaches and mentors undergraduate and graduate students. Her teaching is closely aligned with her research, providing students with hands-on experience in transdisciplinary projects while building practical research and professional skills.

Dina holds doctoral and master's degrees in Biology (Biology and Society) and a bachelor's in Health Sciences from ASU. She is committed to fostering inclusive, collaborative research cultures and supporting the next generation of scholars and research leaders.