Hancy Issac

Dr. Hancy Issac serves as a Lecturer in the Faculty of Health at Southern Cross University, specializing in respiratory, emergency, and critical care nursing. With a PhD focused on COPD management integration into emergency department pathways, she has led impactful research improving multidisciplinary collaboration and patient outcomes across Australian healthcare settings.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD (2019-2022), University of Southern Queensland
• MNur (2014-2016), University of Auckland
• PG Dip HSc (2012-2014), University of Auckland
• BNur (2003-2007), Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
• Cert IV (2017), Central Institute of Technology

Her research integrates COPD management with digital innovation, exploring AI pedagogy, e-health solutions for CALD students, and remote assessment methods to enhance accessibility for rural learners while strengthening guideline adherence in clinical practice.

Scientific recognition includes Fellowships from the International College of Emergency Nursing Australasia (FCENA) and Higher Education Academy (FHEA), alongside peer review roles for leading journals including the International Journal of COPD and Journal of Advanced Nursing.

As Academic Integrity Lead, she pioneers strategies against AI-driven academic misconduct while mentoring postgraduate students. Her $500,000+ research portfolio since 2018 features COPD-focused collaborations with Australian healthcare organizations and universities through her research team leadership.