HEALTH MANAGEMENT RESEARCH ACADEMY

Serdar Aydin, Ph.D MBA
Director, Health Management Research Academy
Clinical Assistant Professor, Institute of Health Administration
J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University
Welcome Message
from the Director
As Director of the Health Management Research Academy at the Institute of Health Administration, I am honored to lead an institution dedicated to advancing excellence in health management education and research. Our mission is to equip the next generation of leaders with the critical skills and innovative thinking required to address the evolving challenges in healthcare.
At the Academy, we foster a culture of research-driven inquiry, collaboration with community partners, and cutting-edge academic programs. Through our Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) training and impactful research projects, we aim to enhance the productivity of the Institute of Health Administration and make a lasting contribution to the field of health management.
Our vision is to inspire and prepare tomorrow’s healthcare leaders to shape and improve the future of health systems locally and globally. I am proud to work alongside such talented individuals and partners who are committed to making a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry.
Thank you for visiting, and I invite you to explore our programs and initiatives.
Sincerely,
Serdar Aydin, Ph.D MBA
The Health Management Research Academy at Georgia State University offers cutting-edge research opportunities, GRA training, and collaborative initiatives in health management and administration.

The Health Management
Research Academy Purpose
Train
- Train graduate students in proper health management research techniques.
- Prepare Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs) to become highly attractive candidates for potential employers.
Research
- Conduct meaningful and impactful health management research projects.
- Generate new knowledge and innovative education delivery methods.
- Enhance research productivity at the Institute of Health Administration.
Collaborate
- Collaborate with community partners on key initiatives.
Graduate Research Assistants

Dani Blalock
MBA/MHA

Deja Keen
MBA/MHA

Chad Kuchvalek
MBA/MHA

Kamini Mangray
MBA/MHA

Ramshah Mona Eliza
MSHA

Christian Ndujife
MBA/MHA

Kehinde Olaosebikan
MBA/MHA

Isha Padhye
MBA

Tomia Sheares
MHA
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Serdar Aydin, PhD MBA
Director, Health Management Research Academy, Clinical Assistant Professor, Institute of Health Administration J. Mack Robinson College of Business Georgia State University
