John Evans

Professor John Evans serves as the inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Engagement at Swinburne University of Technology, leading strategic initiatives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander priorities. He oversees the Moondani Toombadool Centre and directs Indigenous Teaching, Research, and Employment Strategies. Previously, he was a Professor of Indigenous Health Education in the School of Public Health at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He holds adjunct appointments at the University of Sydney and Massey University, New Zealand.

His research interests focus on advancing Indigenous health education, community engagement, and institutional frameworks that prioritize Indigenous perspectives. His work bridges academic research with actionable strategies to address systemic inequities in education, health, and employment.

Professor Evans’ leadership emphasizes collaboration between academia, industry, and Indigenous communities. He has no listed articles here, but his contributions are centered on policy development and institutional change. He does not have recorded scientific awards in the provided text.

Advising and grants: No specific student advisees or grants are mentioned. His current role focuses on governance and strategic oversight of Indigenous initiatives at Swinburne.

Labs/Teams: Overseeing the Moondani Toombadool Centre, a hub for Indigenous research and engagement at Swinburne.