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Matthew Carroll is an Associate Professor (Research) at the School of Rural Health, Monash University. His work focuses on healthy ageing, lifelong learning, and the impact of environmental disasters on older populations. He leads the Hazelwood Health Study, investigating long-term health effects of the 2014 Hazelwood coal mine fire. Key projects include research into health literacy challenges in aged care and improving school indoor air quality. He has received the Dean's Award for Research Impact (2017) and actively contributes to initiatives like the Emerging Researchers in Ageing (ERA) program.
Research interests span climate change adaptation for older adults, social isolation mitigation, and disaster resilience. Notable collaborations include studies on post-traumatic stress in schoolchildren exposed to environmental disasters and the interplay between dietary antioxidants and respiratory health post-smoke exposure. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health, climate action, and sustainable communities.
Matthew Carroll has supervised numerous studies on disaster mental health, including analyses of psychological distress trajectories and the impact of coal mine fire smoke on emergency service usage. He has organized conferences and seminars on ageing and disaster response, emphasizing community rebuilding and evidence-based policy. His research outputs include over 75 peer-reviewed articles and technical reports, highlighting his contributions to public health and environmental epidemiology.
