Ben Jackson

Ben Jackson is a Professor in the School of Human Sciences at The University of Western Australia (UWA) and Head of the ‘Brain & Behaviour’ Theme at The Kids Research Institute Australia. His research focuses on health promotion, physical activity, and community health interventions, with over 200 publications and $10M+ in funding. He leads the Psychology of Active, Healthy Living (PAHL) Group, designing programs addressing community health priorities.

Roles & Affiliations

• Deputy Editor, Stress & Health
• Editorial Board Member: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, International Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, and others
• Adjunct Professor at James Cook University

Research & Grants

Recent grants include initiatives targeting children with cerebral palsy (NHMRC, $1.5M), youth suicide prevention ($50K), and physical literacy programs in rural areas ($350K+). His work spans trans health, mental illness exercise programs, and Indigenous health partnerships.

Awards

• NASPSPA Research Award
• ISBNPA Research Award
• Australian Institute for Policy and Science Award

Teaching

• Psychology of Sport (SSEH 3375)
• Exercise and Health Psychology (SSEH 4664)
• Data Analysis for UN SDGs (SSEH 4603)

Labs & Collaborations

PAHL Group collaborations include wearable sensor technology for children with disabilities and co-designed interventions for LGBTQ+ communities. His work aligns with UN SDGs related to health equity and sustainable development.