Adrian Barnett

Professor Adrian Barnett is a Professor in the School of Public Health & Social Work at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). He holds a BSc in Statistics from University College London (1994) and a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Queensland (2002). His research focuses on meta-research, research funding, data sharing, and improving the value of health and medical research. He is the past president of the Statistical Society of Australia and current president of the Association for Interdisciplinary Meta-Research and Open Science (AIMOS).

His work emphasizes reducing research waste and enhancing research integrity through methodological improvements, policy analysis, and evidence-based practices. He has authored or co-authored over 40 peer-reviewed articles, with recent contributions addressing statistical methodologies, clinical prediction models, and pandemic-related healthcare challenges.

Barnett’s leadership includes advocating for open science, transparent reporting, and ethical research practices. He currently oversees the Australian Centre for Health Services and Innovation and is actively involved in supervising postgraduate students across Honours, Masters, and PhD programs.