Lisa Buckley

Associate Professor Lisa Buckley is an Associate Professor in Road Safety and Assistant Associate Dean, Research at the University of the Sunshine Coast. She holds a BBSc, BPsych(Hons) from Griffith University and a PhD from Queensland University of Technology. Her research focuses on behavior change programs targeting adolescent and young adult substance use reduction, road safety improvement, and promotive factors through community and interpersonal relationships. Her work emphasizes supportive relationships in schools, families, and communities.

Her educational background includes degrees in behavioral sciences and psychology, complementing her interdisciplinary research in public health and injury prevention. Recent projects include evaluating digital mental health programs for LGBTQIA+ individuals, sexual violence prevention in tertiary settings, and disability-inclusive youth development initiatives.

Key areas of expertise include adolescent development, community-based interventions, and evidence-based practice translation. Her contributions to road safety research include studies on peer passenger influences, hazard perception training, and automated vehicle acceptance. She actively engages in curriculum design for health promotion programs and advocates for inclusive educational practices.