Rizwana Biviji
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Phone: 602-496-2318
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550 N. 3rd Street, Health South Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Mail code: 9020Campus: Dtphx
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Dr. Rizwana Biviji is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Healthcare Systems and Population Health programs, with expertise in maternal and child health, digital health, health policy, and health disparities. She holds a PhD in Health Policy and Management and an MS in Nutrition Science.
With over a decade of experience in higher education, Dr. Biviji teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in biostatistics, health disparities, and global healthcare systems. Her dynamic teaching approach incorporates innovative pedagogical tools, application-based assignments, and real-world examples to foster student engagement and learning. She is committed to student success through active mentorship and advising, serving on doctoral dissertation committees and graduate research projects.
Her research focuses on reducing barriers to high-quality healthcare by evaluating health policies, workforce capacities, and behavioral interventions. She also examines consumer behavior patterns and adoption of digital tools like mobile health apps to improve access and outcomes. Her methodological expertise includes web data scraping, systematic reviews, content analysis, network adequacy testing, and program/policy evaluation.
She co-leads the Policy Core of ASU’s Maternal and Child Health Translational Team and is co-founder of the Arizona Maternal Health Policy Coalition, a statewide initiative addressing maternal health disparities. Nationally, she has been actively engaged with the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM), having served as co-chair of the Women’s Health SIG and currently as a Health Policy Ambassador.
Prior to her academic career, Dr. Biviji worked in the health and wellness industry. Her clinical experience, combined with her academic and research expertise, equips her with a well-rounded perspective and deep understanding of public health practice.
Outside of her professional life, she enjoys traveling, reading, listening to music, staying active, and spending quality time with loved ones.
Note: Mentorship opportunities with Dr. Biviji are currently full for the 2025–2026 academic year.
- PhD. Indiana University, Indianapolis
- M.S. Indiana University, Bloomington
- BHSc. Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University, Mumbai
