Ph.D. Program in Global Health and Health Security
Master Program in Global Health and Health Security
Ph.D. Program in Global Health and Health Security
Master Program in Global Health and Health Security
Students' Profile (Masters)
Caroline Mutheu Mutuku
Country: Kenya
Email Address: m536114002@tmu.edu.tw
Socials: Tiktok (@_cmm02)
Caroline is a Master's student in the Global Health and Health Security program and has a strong interest in Health Policy. Her goal is to engage in research initiatives that explore disparities among minority groups to drive policy reforms. When she is not studying, she enjoys nature viewing and traveling.
Christine Ma
Country: Taiwan
Christine is a second-year master’s student with a background in public health, and her thesis is about health misinformation.
Nguyen Hoang Minh Khanh
Country: Vietnam
Email Address: m536113001@tmu.edu.tw
As a preventive medicine doctor from Vietnam and a master's student in the Global Health and Health Security program at Taipei Medical University in Taiwan, I have frontline experience in infectious disease surveillance, border health, and community health. I am particularly interested in pandemic preparedness, vaccination strategies, and health equity in low- and middle-income countries. My goal is to contribute to building stronger health systems in Vietnam and throughout Southeast Asia.
Hassan Olayemi Alaka
Country: Nigeria
Email Address: m536113008@tmu.edu.tw
Socials: LinkedIn
Hassan is an early-career researcher and second year masters student in Global Health and Health Security at Taipei Medical University. He also holds a bachelors's degree in microbiology from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. His work focuses on advancing health equity, strengthening health systems, and addressing global health challenges through research, education, and collaboration. Driven by a passion for impact, Hassan aspires to become a professor of global health, inspiring the next generation of global health leaders.
Students' Profile (PhD)
Truong Thao Nguyen
Country: Vietnam
Email Address: d537114006@tmu.edu.tw
I am a pharmacist from Vietnam. I started the PhD program in Global health and Health security in 2025 and find it very interesting to address real-world concerns in the healthcare sector. The program also gives me a broader view of how social and other factors may affect the population's health, besides the healthcare system.
Le Minh Thai
Country: Vietnam
Email Address: lmthai1208@gmail.com
Socials: LinkedIn
I’m Thai Le Minh. My research focuses on infectious diseases, HIV, and healthy aging. Currently based in Taiwan, I collaborate on studies that translate evidence into action to improve health outcomes and strengthen community resilience.
Magongo Celiwe Tracy
Country: Eswatini
Email Address: celiwemagongo@gmail.com
Socials: Facebook
Magongo Celiwe Tracy is a first-year PhD student in Global Health and Health Security. She holds a Master’s degree in International Advanced Nursing and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Midwifery, and Community Health. Her research focuses on global health policy and sustainable health financing amid reduced international funding. She aims to explore how low- and middle-income countries can strengthen independent and resilient health systems.
Muhamad Fauzi Rahman
Country: Indonesia
Email Address: d537113001@tmu.edu.tw
Socials: LinkedIn
Muhamad Fauzi Rahman is a Ph.D. student in the Global Health and Health Security program at Taipei Medical University. His research focuses on health inequality, health system resilience, and disease burden analysis in Indonesia using provincial-level aggregated data and quantitative modeling approaches. He has professional experience with the Indonesian Ministry of Health and international organizations in health policy and data analytics. His work aims to inform equitable health policy development and strengthen health security in Southeast Asia.
Idiris Faisal Mohamed
Country: Somaliland
Email Address: D537113004@tmu.edu.tw
I was born in a rural area where I spent my early childhood rearing livestock. I have a background in public health and a Master’s degree in epidemiology. Currently, I am pursuing my Ph.D. at Taipei Medical University. My research interests focus on Non-Communicable diseases and lifestyle-related chronic conditions.
楊予安
(Yu-An, Yang, Angel)Country: Taiwan
Email Address: d537111001@tmu.edu.tw
Socials: LinkedIn
Hi! I'm Angel Yang from Taiwan, currently a PhD candidate. I spend my time exploring how big-picture issues, like global disease burdens and international tradedirectly impact people's day-to-day health. I have a particular interest in oral and dental disease prevention, especially for underserved communities like migrants. Let’s discuss how our work might align!
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