Gary Chung Kai Chan

Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan is an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow at the National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research, The University of Queensland. His primary research focuses on substance misuse prevention, addiction epidemiology (including vaping, cannabis, and gaming disorders), and advanced statistical methods for longitudinal analysis and causal inference. He has secured over $13 million in research funding and authored more than 200 publications.

His research interests span substance use prevention, statistical methodology, behavioral addiction, and public health policy. Key areas include:

• Epidemiology of vaping, cannabis, and tobacco use
• Application of causal inference methods in addiction research
• Global trends in substance use and policy impact evaluation
• Digital health interventions for substance cessation

Recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on substance use trends, policy analysis, and innovative methodologies. Key thematic clusters include:

• Cannabis and vaping epidemiology across diverse populations
• Social media's influence on substance-related behaviors
• Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of treatment interventions
• Wastewater-based drug consumption monitoring

Honors include the NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellowship. He serves as Deputy Statistical and Methodology Editor for the journal Addiction and has consulted for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

He leads multiple national and international collaborations with institutions including the University of Washington, University College London, and Murdoch Children's Research Institute. His work has directly influenced global drug policy frameworks and data collection methodologies.