Jason Oakley

Dr. Jason Oakley is currently the Head of the School of Dental, Health and Care Professions at the University of Portsmouth, serving in the Faculty of Science and Health. He has a long-standing academic career, transitioning from clinical radiography to educational leadership after completing his PhD in 2010 on factors affecting medical image interpretation in higher education.

• PhD in Medical Imaging Perception (University of Portsmouth, 2010)
• MSc in Medical Imaging (University of Portsmouth)
• Introductory Certificate to Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (City University, London)

His research spans Health Informatics, Medical Imaging, and Radiography Education, with a focus on Leadership in Higher Education, Effective Learning Support, and Student Outcome Measures. His publications highlight trends in Digital Imaging, Diagnostic Technology, and Clinical Education Models.

Dr. Oakley has contributed to professional development through projects like the Centre for Healthcare Modelling and Informatics and roles such as External Promotion and Liaison Lead (2012) and Associate Dean (Students) (2015). He actively supervises PhD students and engages in interdisciplinary collaborations.