Ashley Craig

Professor Ashley Craig is a Professor of Rehabilitation Studies (Psychosocial Health) at the University of Sydney's School of Health Sciences. His academic career includes roles as Professor of Behavioural Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney (1999–2007) and leadership positions in research ethics and administration. He specializes in psychosocial aspects of spinal cord injury (SCI), neurological disorders, and assistive technologies like the Mind Switch. His work focuses on psychological adjustment, chronic pain management, and cognitive-behavioral interventions. Craig has authored over 180 publications, including books such as *Adversity after the Crash* (2019) and *Guide for Health Professionals on the Psychosocial Care of Adults with Spinal Cord Injury* (2014). He has secured over $6M in research grants and graduated 20+ postgraduate students.

Research Interests: Craig's research integrates neuroscience and clinical psychology to address SCI-related challenges. Key areas include brain wave activity changes post-SCI, efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy, and EEG-based assistive technologies. His work on the Mind Switch, a hands-free brain-computer interface, has advanced disability technology. He also investigates post-traumatic stress and pain management in motor vehicle crash survivors.

Publications Trends: Recent articles emphasize neurorehabilitation strategies, psychological resilience, and systemic reviews of interventions for SCI patients. His work bridges clinical practice and innovation, with studies on neurofeedback for chronic pain and autonomic regulation therapies.

• Awards: Honorary Doctorate (SWU, 2002), Editor-in-Chief (Elsevier Journal, 2007–2011)
• Grants: Over $6M from ARC; $3M+ from NSW Government and Motor Accident Authority (MAA)
• Key Projects: StoPain Trial (EEG neurofeedback for neuropathic pain), Aus-InSCI community survey (quality of life metrics)

Lab/Teams: Leads the John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on spinal cord injury rehabilitation and assistive technology development.