Akhtar Aysha, MA Student
Aysha Akhtar
MA Student
Graduate Students
Department of Health Aging & Society
Area(s) of Interest:
Biography
Supervisor: Dr. Mat Savelli
After graduating from McMaster University with a BA (Honours) in Health Studies and Geography, as well as a minor in Mental Health, Addictions, & Society, Aysha is continuing her studies as a MA student in Health & Aging. Under the supervision of Dr. Mat Savelli, Aysha intends to focus her graduate research on the intersection of mental health, gender, and culture by analyzing global mental health interventions.
Research Interests: Mental Health, Globalization, Global Health, Geography, Gender, Feminist Geographies, Culture, Health Equity, Social Media
Education
- MA (Student), Health & Aging, McMaster University
- BA (Honours), Health Studies and Geography, McMaster University (2019)
Teaching
TA Experience:
Teaching Assistant, McMaster University
Supervisor: Stephanie Hatzifilalithis
HLTH AGE 1BB3: Introduction to Aging and Society
Teaching Assistant, McMaster University
Supervisor: Dr. Mat Savelli
HLTH AGE 1CC3: Introduction to Mental Health & Illness
Teaching Assistant, McMaster University
Supervisor: Dr. Mat Savelli
HLTH AGE 2GG3: Mental Health and Society
Teaching Assistant, McMaster University
Supervisor: Dr. Mat Savelli
HLTHAGE 2L03: Drugs, Sex and Alcohol: Society and its Addictions
Teaching Assistant, McMaster University
Supervisor: Dr. Michael Mercier
GEOG 1HB3: Human Geography: City and Economy
Teaching Assistant, McMaster University
Supervisor: Dr. Michael Mercier
GEOG 1HA3: Human Geography: Society and Culture
Research
Research Experience:
Research Assistant, 2020-Present
Dr. Ronica Rooks, Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of Colorado Denver
Research Assistant, 2019-Present
Dr. Mat Savelli, Health, Aging, & Society, McMaster University