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Brian Law is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at James Cook University's College of Healthcare Sciences and an active member of the Psychology of Active, Healthy Living (PAHL) research group, a cross-institutional collaboration between James Cook University and the University of Western Australia. He serves as Course Coordinator for the Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging) and Graduate Certificate of Psychology Programs, with primary teaching responsibilities in Health Psychology.
Dr. Law holds a PhD from the University of Western Australia (2018), an MSc (2013), and Graduate Diploma in Science (2012) from the same institution, along with a B.A. Honours in Social Science from the National University of Singapore (2010). His academic journey includes serving as a Research Associate at the University of Western Australia (2017-2018) before joining James Cook University as a Lecturer in 2020.
- Digital Health and Technology Applications
- Online Education Enhancement
- Digital Media Use (Social Media and Gaming)
- Generative AI in Educational Contexts
- Maternal Mental Health Interventions
- Peer Support Program Development
His research portfolio demonstrates a consistent focus on applying psychological principles to real-world health challenges, particularly through digital platforms. Recent publications show increasing emphasis on AI applications in education and mental health, with several 2024 publications examining virtual classroom experiences and AI-assisted assessment. His work consistently bridges academic research with practical community applications, especially in maternal health support systems.
- JCU Inclusive Practice Award (2020, 2024)
- International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (2014)
- Postgraduate Travel Award (2016)
- JCU Inclusive and Accessible LearnJCU Site Award (2023)
Dr. Law actively mentors numerous research students across multiple levels, currently supervising two doctoral candidates and twelve honors/external research students, with five completed projects. His teaching grants include SMART MARK (2024) exploring AI for assessment marking and GatherTown (2023-2024) transforming psychology conferences. He serves on the CHS College Teaching and Learning Committee and acts as Ethics Advisor at James Cook University.
As a core member of the Psychology of Active, Healthy Living (PAHL) group and collaborator with the Telethon Kids Institute, Dr. Law works within interdisciplinary teams focused on community-driven health solutions. His Bamboo Parenting Program represents a notable integration of technology and peer support for maternal mental health, receiving media coverage from ABC News and other outlets.
