Simon Johnstone-Robertson

Dr. Simon Johnstone-Robertson is a Lecturer in the School of Science at RMIT University, Australia. His research focuses on public health, applied mathematics, and ecology, with particular emphasis on disease modeling and transmission dynamics. He is based at the City Campus and actively supervises research projects on topics such as mosquito population biology, wildlife disease ecology, and infectious disease modeling. His work bridges mathematical approaches with real-world public health challenges, addressing issues like zoonotic disease spread, vaccination strategies, and epidemic control mechanisms.

Key research interests include spatial-temporal epidemiology, pathogen transmission modeling, and the application of mathematical frameworks to understand disease emergence and persistence. Recent projects involve analyzing tick-borne pathogen dynamics, canine rabies spread in Australia, and tuberculosis transmission patterns in South African communities. He maintains an open profile for PhD and Masters supervision, emphasizing quantitative approaches to ecological and public health challenges.

Dr. Johnstone-Robertson's publications span epidemiological modeling, immunization efficacy studies, and disease control strategy evaluation. Notable contributions include work on social mixing patterns in disease transmission and the analysis of antiretroviral therapy impact. His research aligns with RMIT's commitment to addressing global health challenges through interdisciplinary scientific inquiry.