Chris Lawrence

Professor Chris Lawrence is an Aboriginal health and wellbeing researcher affiliated with the University of Technology Sydney's Faculty of Information Technology, where he currently serves as Associate Dean Indigenous. He holds a PhD in Indigenous health and lifestyle choices and a Master's in Applied Epidemiology. His research focuses on leveraging technology to address health disparities among Indigenous populations, particularly through projects like the NHMRC Tripartite study on Indigenous Resilience and the ARC-funded technology gap-closing initiative.

• Education: PhD in Indigenous Health, Master of Applied Epidemiology
• Affiliations: Former Head of Centre for Indigenous Technology Research and Development

Key research interests include Indigenous data sovereignty, digital mental health solutions for Aboriginal youth, and culturally sensitive technology design. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health equity and innovation.

Recent projects include PRO Tic III (Indigenous Data Sovereignty in the Global South) and SoundSmiles (digital mental health tool for youth). He has collaborated internationally with institutions like Harvard University.

• Awards: Fulbright Indigenous Scholarship (Harvard), ARC Grant (2016)

Professor Lawrence has advised multiple research grants and led interdisciplinary teams in technology co-design initiatives. His lab focuses on community-driven tech solutions rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems.