Francisco Perales

Dr Francisco Perales (he/him) is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Queensland and Adjunct Professor of Social Policy at Griffith University, with a career focused on social stratification, gender and sexual orientation disparities, and longitudinal data analysis. He serves as Chief Analyst at the Queensland Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support.

Perales holds a PhD in Social and Economic Research from the UK Institute for Social and Economic Research, alongside an MSc in Sociology and Panel Data Analysis and a BSc in Sociology from UK institutions. His methodological expertise lies in complex survey and administrative data, particularly longitudinal datasets.

His research spans LGBTQ+ workplace experiences, climate-driven migration, educational equity, and health outcomes in marginalized populations. Recent work explores gender-neutral pronouns, inclusive infrastructure, and non-standard employment effects on wellbeing. Publications include 132 journal articles and 37 working papers, with a focus on Australian policy and global mobility patterns.

Scientific Recognition:

• Australian Research Awards 2023 'Best in the Field' for Sociology
• Top 2% Most-Cited Researchers Worldwide

As part of SocioHealthLab and UQ Bioarchaeology and Osteology Network (BONE), he contributes to interdisciplinary research on health, housing, and social equity. His applied work includes evaluations for Micah Projects, St Vincent De Paul Society, and Australian Government Departments.