
Prof Rizwana Roomaney
Prof Roomaney is a research psychologist and associate professor in the department of psychology at Stellenbosch University. Most of her research is conducted in the field of health psychology. She is currently working on several projects exploring health among patients with reproductive health conditions, such as endometriosis, infertility, gynaecological cancers and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Her research also explores the sexual and reproductive health of students identifying as female and she has a growing interest in cyber health psychology. Prof Roomaney has experience with developing psychometric measures and developing interventions for patients. She is an experienced research supervisor and mentor.
Prof Roomaney is the national delegate for South Africa at the European Health Psychology Society and chair the Health Psychology Division in Psychological Society of South Africa. In these positions she plays an important role in developing the field of health psychology in her country. Prof Roomaney has obtained several grants and awards and is a National Research Foundation Y1 rated researcher.