John Stephenson

John Stephenson is an Associate Professor (Reader) in Biomedical Statistics at the University of Huddersfield, School of Human and Health Sciences. He holds adjunct roles at Swinburne University of Technology (Melbourne, Australia) and the University of Sydney. His research focuses on statistical methodologies in clinical contexts, wound care, surgical outcomes, mental health, and interprofessional education. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications and contributed to international health policy.

Education

• BSc (Hons) Mathematics, University of Sheffield (1990)
• MSc(Eng) and MPhil in Materials Science, University of Liverpool (1993, 1997)
• PhD in Biomedical Statistics, Cardiff University (2010)

Research Expertise

Dr. Stephenson specializes in advanced statistical analysis, including multilevel modeling, meta-analysis, and time-to-event modeling. His work spans clinical trials in wound care, surgical site infections, mental health interventions, and nursing education. He collaborates globally on projects addressing healthcare disparities, nurse migration, and translational biomarker research.

Key Contributions

Recent studies include systematic reviews on extended reality in cardiac surgery, interprofessional education in mental health, and diabetic foot osteomyelitis treatments. He is an editorial board member of the Journal of Wound Care and frequently presents at international conferences.

Awards & Memberships

A Chartered Mathematician (CMath MIMA) and Graduate Statistician (GradStat), he maintains active roles in the Royal Statistical Society and Institute of Mathematics. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals focused on health and well-being.