Dominic Upton

Professor Dominic Upton is the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Health at Charles Darwin University, with a career spanning clinical practice, teaching, and research in health psychology. He has led major research projects funded by national and international bodies and held leadership roles in psychology and education. His work focuses on the intersection of physical and psychological health, particularly in wound care and evidence-based practice.

• 2005: Fellow of the British Psychological Society
• 2007: National Teaching Fellowship
• 2018: Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

His research interests include psychological factors in pain and chronic conditions, wound healing, evidence-based practice in clinicians, and health promotion for adults and children. Recent publications emphasize pressure injury healing, Indigenous mental health, and wellbeing metrics for chronic wound patients.

Scientific awards include:

• Fellow of the British Psychological Society
• National Teaching Fellowship
• Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy