معرفی
Leah Heiss is an Associate Professor and the Eva & Marc Besen International Research Chair in Design at Monash University's Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture. She chairs the Victorian Premier’s Design Awards and co-chairs the Victorian Heart Institute's New Technologies working group. As a designer-in-residence at the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF), her work focuses on human-centered design for healthcare technologies and systems.
Education:
- PhD in Design (2018), RMIT University
- Masters in Design (2006), RMIT University
- Bachelor of Interior Design (2002), RMIT University
Research Interests: Leah pioneers wearable and sensing technologies for acute care, aging, hearing loss, and global health. She co-designs care models addressing cancer, brain injury, eating disorders, and voluntary assisted dying. Her work emphasizes empathy, accessibility, and systemic change, with projects exhibited globally and recognized by the WHO and Australian National Fabrication Facility.
Key Projects:
- Co-design of the Victorian mental health system with Turning Point
- Wearable tech for aged care (Sleeptite REMi System)
- Asia-Pacific Resilient Hospitals Initiative
Awards:
- 2022 Australian Women in Design Award
- 2018 CSIRO Design Innovation Award
- 6 Australian Good Design Awards
Grants & Leadership: Leads 21+ research projects, including $6M+ in funding. Advises on WHO guidelines and mental health policy.
