Rafal Chomik

Rafal Chomik is a Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the International Centre for Future Health Systems (ICFHS), a cross-faculty research centre at UNSW Sydney. He previously served as an economic advisor to the British Government, an economist at the OECD, and a consultant for UNESCAP, World Bank, APEC, and the Asian Development Bank. Specializing in social policy design, demographic modeling, and health-economic inequality analysis, his work bridges academic research and policy translation.

His research focuses on aging populations, health equity, and the intersection of social determinants with health systems. Key interests include pension policies, healthcare access disparities, and the economic implications of demographic shifts in Asia-Pacific regions. He leads the ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR)’s research translation efforts, producing accessible policy briefs for practitioners and policymakers.

Rafal’s recent work explores trends in health-related inequalities, migration impacts on aging populations, and the socio-economic challenges posed by global aging. His publications span over 50 articles, including analyses of Australia’s aging workforce potential and healthcare financing reforms.

• Education: Not explicitly detailed in provided texts.
• Labs/Teams: Principal affiliation with ICFHS and CEPAR.
• Grants: Involved in large-scale projects funded by international organizations and Australian research councils.