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Philippe Gilchrist is an Associate Professor in the School of Psychological Sciences at Macquarie University, where he serves as Director of Education. He is affiliated with the Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre and the Smart Green Cities Research Centre, demonstrating his commitment to interdisciplinary research. His academic journey includes significant positions at McGill University and the University of Cambridge before joining Macquarie University in 2018.
Dr. Gilchrist holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from McGill University (2015), an MA in Counselling Psychology (2006), and a BA in Psychology (2004). His professional credentials include clinical registration across Canada, Australia, and dual registration in the UK covering both Clinical and Counseling Psychology. He previously served as Director of Clinical Psychology from 2019-2024 before assuming his current leadership role.
His primary research focuses on the intersection of Clinical Psychology and healthcare settings, with particular emphasis on stress, anxiety, and cardiovascular psychophysiology. His signature work examines vasovagal reactions in blood donation contexts, extending to blood donor health, recruitment, and retention strategies. Additional research interests include anxiety disorders, blood-injection-injury fears, disgust, and embodied cognition.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on clinical applications of psychological principles to physical health conditions, particularly in blood donation physiology, anxiety disorders, and cardiovascular responses. His research combines experimental methods with clinical applications to address real-world health challenges, with publications spanning top journals in psychology and medicine.
- Member of Human Sciences Research Ethics Sub-Committee
- Teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate levels in clinical psychology, health psychology, social psychology, and research methods
- Active researcher with 37 documented research outputs and an h-index of 12
- Current Director of Education for the School of Psychological Sciences
Dr. Gilchrist leads significant research projects including the Smart Green Cities Research Grant on Sustainable SMB and The Effects of Using the Melo App on Cognitive Labour, Stress, Family Workload and Overall Wellbeing. His work bridges academic research with clinical practice, ensuring tangible applications in healthcare settings while expanding into technology-based interventions for stress and wellbeing.
