Richard Gray

Dr. Richard Gray is an Associate Professor and Senior Research Fellow at the Surveillance and Evaluation Research Program, Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney. He specializes in mathematical epidemiology, focusing on HIV, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and emerging diseases like SARS-CoV-2 and arboviruses. His work spans public health strategy design, cost-effectiveness analysis, and disease surveillance. Key roles include leading the Mathematical Epidemiology and Evaluation Research Group and producing annual national HIV/STI surveillance reports for Australia.

• Education: BSc (Hons) and PhD in relevant fields (institutions unspecified).
• Affiliations: Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney; collaborations with WHO, UNAIDS, World Bank, and Australian Department of Health.

Research interests include optimizing public health interventions, evaluating epidemic trajectories, and addressing health inequities. He has contributed to global health initiatives such as WHO HCV elimination strategies and HIV prevention programs. His recent work addresses pandemic impacts (e.g., COVID-19 in prisons) and climate-driven disease risks (e.g., dengue in Bangladesh).

His publications analyze HIV/STI trends, cost-effectiveness of PrEP and HCV treatments, and policy impacts. Grants and collaborations focus on disease modelling and resource allocation. He oversees the Kirby Institute’s surveillance programs, ensuring data informs policy development.