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Professor Stephen Simpson AC FAA FRS is a leading academic in nutritional biology and entomology at the University of Sydney. As a Professor in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, he holds adjunct roles including Executive Director of Obesity Australia and former Academic Director of the Charles Perkins Centre. His research focuses on the Geometric Framework of nutrition, swarming behaviors in locusts, and dietary impacts on human and animal health. Simpson earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Queensland and PhD from the University of London before a 22-year tenure at the University of Oxford. He has been honored with prestigious awards including Fellowship of the Royal Society and Companion of the Order of Australia. His work bridges ecological, physiological, and societal dimensions of nutrition, with over 300 publications and collaborations across disciplines.
Research interests include integrative nutrition modeling, metabolic biology, and public health interventions. Current projects explore precision nutrition, macronutrient balance in aging, and dietary influences on chronic diseases. Simpson leads a multidisciplinary team at the Sydney Centre for Healthy Societies and Sydney Policy Lab, addressing obesity and sustainable diets. His work has been translated into bestselling books like The Nature of Nutrition and Eat Like the Animals, bridging scientific research with public education.
Notable achievements include co-developing the protein leverage hypothesis, elucidating locust swarm neurochemistry, and serving as a scientific advisor for documentaries like Great Southern Land. Awards include the Eureka Prize, NSW Scientist of the Year, and Honorary Fellowship from the Royal Entomological Society. Grants and collaborations span national and international institutions, focusing on aging, metabolic health, and food systems.
Current research students investigate topics like macronutrient signaling, dietary effects on neurological conditions, and heart health optimization. Simpson’s lab integrates animal models (mice, birds, fish) with human studies, employing techniques from neurophysiology to computational modeling. His work emphasizes translational impact, aiming to inform policy and clinical practice through rigorous, cross-scale biological inquiry.
