Shiva Chandra

Dr Shiva Chandra is a post-doctoral research fellow at the Sydney Centre for Healthy Societies at the University of Sydney. He completed his PhD at the University of Sydney, focusing on the relationships and identities of gay men of South Asian descent. His research spans sexuality, gender, race, digital media, youth, and wellbeing, with a focus on queer attachment, belonging, and the social responsibility of research at the intersection of academia and community development.

• Key research areas: Queer studies, antimicrobial-resistant STIs, digital media, personal communities, postcolonial identity, youth wellbeing
• Recent projects: Examined GBTQ+ safe sex practices, antimicrobial resistance in STIs, and digital family dynamics
• Collaborations: Partnered with Facebook, UNICEF, LEGO, Australian eSafety Commissioner, and ACON

Scientific awards:

• Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President, Research, Enterprise and International Award (2021) for UN Food Systems Dialogues Team

Publications emphasize community-engaged research, antimicrobial resistance, digital media impacts on queer youth, and intersectional approaches to family dynamics. His work includes policy recommendations for organizations like UNICEF and person-centred design frameworks.