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Dr Darsy Darssan is a Lecturer in Biostatistics at The University of Queensland's School of Public Health. He holds dual professional certifications as an Accredited Professional Statistician (PStat®) and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His academic journey includes a Bachelor's from the University of Jaffna (2005), a Master's from RMIT University (2008), and a PhD from Queensland University of Technology (2014). He has held roles at the University of Liverpool (UK) for postdoctoral research and as a Biostatistician at UQ before his current position.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science with Honours, University of Jaffna (2005)
- Master of Applied Science, RMIT University (2008)
- Doctor of Philosophy, Queensland University of Technology (2014)
Research Interests: Dr Darssan focuses on spatial health-environmental impact modeling, particularly linking geospatial factors to disease risks. His work integrates advanced statistical methodologies in biomedical research and clinical trial design. He also explores innovative teaching methods in statistics for health sciences.
Grants and Funding:
- Current: Wellcome Trust grant for a digital dengue prediction tool (2023–2028)
- Past: U21 Health Sciences Group grant for spatiotemporal environmental health modeling (2021–2022)
Awards:
- Accredited Professional Statistician (PStat®)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Australian Women's and Girls' Health Research Centre. Leads research on spatial health impacts and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in epidemiology and environmental health.
