Professor Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz is Associate Dean, Research in the Faculty of Health at Deakin University and leads the Data Science Unit within the Centre for Research into Social and Early Emotional Development across the lifespan (SEED-Lifespan). With over 300 publications and $20 million in external funding, his work centers on digital health applications for mental health, particularly in body image, eating disorders, and obesity. University: Deakin University School: Faculty of Health Department: Office of the Executive Dean Health Research Centre: SEED-Lifespan He holds a PhD from Deakin University and is a Professor with a strong record in research leadership and teaching excellence. His research leverages machine learning, AI, and smartphone-based technologies to assess, track, and intervene in mental and physical health conditions. Key areas include digital interventions for perinatal mental health, predictive modeling for eating disorders, and improving treatment allocation through data analytics. He has pioneered work in eHealth, risk modeling, and ecological momentary assessment (EMA) to enhance mental health outcomes. The most recent 15 articles highlight a strong trend toward using artificial intelligence in mental health research—particularly in systematic reviews, predictive modeling for eating disorders, and mobile app-based interventions. There is a clear interdisciplinary focus, combining clinical psychology with data science, public health, and human-computer interaction. His scientific awards include: Deakin University Award for Teaching Excellence (2012) Commendation for Excellence in Teaching Awards, Faculty of Health (2008–2013) Professor Fuller-Tyszkiewicz actively supervises PhD and Master’s students across psychology and exercise sciences, with current projects on DBT apps, machine learning in digital interventions, and emotion regulation. He has secured numerous competitive grants from NHMRC, ARC, MRFF, and industry partners, supporting large-scale studies on digital mental health, stigma, and wellbeing. He also serves as Associate Editor for Body Image and on editorial boards for Eating and Weight Disorders and Mental Health & Prevention . He is a key member of the SEED-Lifespan research center, where he directs data science initiatives and collaborates across disciplines to translate research into real-world impact through digital innovation and policy-relevant science.






