Amal Chakraborty

Dr Amal Chakraborty is a Research Fellow at the University Centre for Rural Health within the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health. With over 18 years of experience in public health research, he specializes in Indigenous health, health systems strengthening, and socio-environmental determinants of health. He holds a PhD in Public Health and leads major research initiatives including the MRFF-funded VOICE PREM development project focused on co-developing patient-reported experience measures with Aboriginal communities.

Research Interests:
His work spans health equity, rural health development, integrated knowledge translation, and spatial epidemiology. Key focus areas include addressing social determinants of Indigenous health through participatory research and community engagement.

Recent Research Trends:
His publications demonstrate strong emphasis on culturally safe healthcare evaluation, environmental determinants of Indigenous health outcomes, palliative care in aged settings, and development of patient-centered measurement tools. Recent work shows increased focus on end-of-life care and community-based interventions.

Awards and Honors:

• 2023 Poche Centre EMCR Travel Award
• 2022 Staff Excellence Award: Equity, Inclusion & Diversity
• 2015 Australasian Evaluation Society Award for Excellence
• Multiple Research Development Awards (2022-2023)

Projects and Grants:

• VOICE PREM Development (MRFF2007341)
• Healing with Country Initiative (HEAL Innovation Fund)
• Men's Physical Activity Engagement Study (NNSW LHD)
• End-of-Life Care Rapid Reviews (ACSQHC)

He serves on the Northern NSW Local Health District Human Research Ethics Committee and contributes to policy through major government reports on Indigenous health evaluation and aged care standards.