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Gregory Ho is a Lecturer in Public Health and Work Health and Safety at Edith Cowan University's School of Medical and Health Sciences. He holds dual roles as a registered Occupational Therapist and academic, with 20+ years in WHS and 10+ years in education. His expertise spans WHS law, ergonomics, and innovative teaching methods using technology-enhanced learning (TEL). He has received multiple awards for innovation in teaching and workplace safety, including the 2021 ARPA Innovation Award and ECU Staff Excellence Award. Gregory actively promotes diversity and inclusion, earning the Women in Safety and Health (WISH) Network’s Diversity & Inclusion Champions Award in 2018.
Education:
- Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice, ECU (2021)
- Master of Public Health, ECU (2021)
- Master of Research Practice, ECU (2017)
- Master of Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health, ECU (2012)
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Curtin University (1998)
Research Interests: Gregory’s work focuses on WHS law compliance, ergonomic interventions in workplaces, and leveraging technology for effective teaching. His studies have addressed sedentary behavior in mining control rooms and fall prevention in older workers, demonstrating practical applications of research in high-risk industries.
Awards:
- 2021 ARPA Innovation in Return-to-Work Award
- 2017 ECU Staff Excellence Award for Innovative Solutions
- 2018 WISH Network Diversity & Inclusion Champions Award
- 2007 Rio Tinto Terry Palmer Award for Innovation
Advising & Grants: While no formal grants are listed, his work integrates industry partnerships (e.g., NDIS disability support). He mentors students across diverse demographics, including imprisoned individuals and mature-aged learners. His teaching innovations include inter-campus collaboration showcased by ECU’s Centre for Learning and Teaching.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with ECU’s ECU Survey Research Centre and community organizations on projects like the Diversity and Inclusion video with Elder-in-Residence Nan Roma Winmar, which gained social media traction during the pandemic.
