Research Summary
As a health services researcher, Dr. Sharareh conducts interdisciplinary research at the nexus of health disparities, implementation science, place, social determinants of health, and systems science to improve access to food. Within a community-engaged lens, he collaborates with community partners including United Way of Salt Lake, International Rescue Committee, Utah Food Security Council, and Utah Department of Health to improve community access to healthy foods.
Education
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, Health Services Research, University of Utah Health
- Ph.D., Industrial and Systems Engineering, State University of New York at Binghamton
- M.Sc., Industrial and Systems Engineering, State University of New York at Binghamton
- B.Sc., Industrial Engineering, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Biography
Dr. Sharareh is a Research Assistant Professor in the Division of Health System Innovation and Research (HSIR) within the Department of Population Health Sciences (PHS).
He was born and raised in Iran. In 2014, he immigrated to the U.S. as an international student. Just under four years, he received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Binghamton University with a concentration on Health Systems. Following that, he completed his postdoctoral training on health services research with Dr. Rachel Hess; and now, he serves as a faculty member in the PHS department.