معرفی
Simon Joosten is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Monash University and a consultant Respiratory and Sleep Medicine physician at Monash Health. He completed an NHMRC Health Practitioner Fellowship and earned his PhD (2015) investigating OSA pathophysiology. His research focuses on air quality, therapeutic interventions for sleep-disordered breathing, and airborne virus mitigation strategies. He has secured over $32M in research funding as a Chief Investigator, including $1.5M since 2015.
- Affiliations: Monash Health, Monash Lung and Sleep Institute, Monash University
- Collaborations: Harvard Medical School, University of Queensland, QUT, WHO Influenza Centre
- Professional Roles: Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Member of the Australasian Sleep Association
Key research interests include:
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) pathogenesis and endotyping
- Pharmacological and device-based therapies for respiratory disorders
- Aerosol transmission mitigation (e.g., UVGI, HEPA filtration)
- Indoor air quality and clinical environment safety
Recent Projects (2023–2026):
- "AIRBORNE": Aerosol infection research models (MRFF-funded)
- UVGI vs HEPA filtration efficacy for virus aerosols
- CPAP device efficacy via oral delivery systems
Awards: Future Leader Postdoctoral Fellowship (2022), Henry Burger Prize (2022)
Advisory Roles: Victorian Government Health Department (aerosol mitigation), Monash Health (training 16 Advanced Trainees since 2015)
Publications: Over 70 peer-reviewed articles (2007–2025), focusing on OSA mechanisms, aerosol dynamics, and clinical trial methodologies.
