Raymond Smith

Raymond Smith is a Lecturer in Public Health within the School of Allied and Public Health Professions at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), teaching across Global Public Health MSc, Mental Health & Wellbeing BSc, and Public Health BSc programmes.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology (clinical route)
• Master's degree in Psychiatric Research
• PhD in Health and Social Care Sciences (awarded April 2016)

Dr. Smith's research integrates clinical psychology with public health interventions through major projects including CASCADE (dementia care sustainability), MOTION (pediatric orthotic devices for neurological disorders), and ADAPT (robotic assistive technologies for disabled individuals). His work emphasizes interdisciplinary solutions for complex health challenges in mental health, dementia, and disability support systems.

As a Research Supervisor, he mentors students in public health research while contributing to grant-funded initiatives that bridge clinical practice and policy development. Current projects focus on developing sustainable care models and technology-driven healthcare improvements.

Based in the Allied Health Professions and Dental Practice department, he actively collaborates with international research teams to advance healthcare delivery through innovative technological and social frameworks.