جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Siobhan Hicklingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cardiovascular Epidemiology
• Nutritional Epidemiology
• Public Health Nutrition
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Siobhan Hickling is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at The University of Western Australia's School of Population and Global Health, where she serves as Co-Director of the Cardiovascular Epidemiology Research Centre (CERC). With over twenty years of experience, she holds dual appointments in Population and Public Health and maintains active roles in both research and teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate, and technical levels. Her research spans cardiovascular epidemiology, nutritional science, and climate change impacts on food systems. Key focus areas include: Mandatory folate fortification monitoring in Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations Climate change effects on food security Built environment influences on eating behaviors Cardiovascular disease prevention through dietary interventions Hickling's recent publications (2023-2025) reveal strong trends in emergency cardiology diagnostics (troponin assays), children's nutritional environments, and planetary health diets. Her work increasingly integrates climate change considerations with traditional cardiovascular epidemiology, particularly examining sustainable food systems and their health impacts. She serves on critical advisory bodies including: Stroke Prevention Advisory Committee (Stroke Foundation, since 2019) Scientific Advisory Council (Environmental Protection Authority WA, since 2024) and acts as Associate Editor for The European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention. Hickling's grant portfolio demonstrates sustained leadership in population health research, with four major projects including long-term neighborhood livability studies and folate fortification evaluation. Her educational background combines Curtin University degrees (BSc Nutrition, Grad Dip Dietetics, MPH) with a UWA PhD in Public Health focused on folate fortification.

Jesse Havilandمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Control Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jesse Haviland is a Lecturer at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and a Research Fellow at the QUT Centre for Robotics. He holds a PhD in Control Strategies for Reactive Manipulation (completed in 2022), supervised by Peter Corke. His research focuses on enabling robots to operate robustly in unstructured environments through interdisciplinary approaches combining control theory, computer vision, and artificial intelligence. He co-created the Python Robotics open-source ecosystem, including the Robotics Toolbox for Python. Education: Bachelor of Software and Electrical Engineering (First Class Honours), 2018 PhD in Robotics (Control Strategies for Reactive Manipulation), 2022 Research Interests: Reactive manipulation, mobile manipulation, robot control theory, and open-source robotics software. His work emphasizes integrating high-level planning with low-level control for adaptive robotic systems. Labs & Projects: Chief Investigator in projects like Manipulation in Nature and Submarine Manipulation Co-developer of the Python Robotics toolkit

Joel Harmanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Virtual Reality
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Process Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joel Harman is a Researcher at Queensland University of Technology, specializing in Virtual Reality (VR), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and cognitive science. His work focuses on memory recall, process elicitation, and immersive technologies' impact on learning and healthcare. He holds a PhD (2020) in exploring visual immersion effects in VR. Research Interests : VR applications in education and medicine, role-play simulations, metadata bias in AI, and digital agency in urban spaces. His recent work addresses discomfort in sensitive role-plays via avatars and evaluates metadata bias in text analysis. Publications span VR memory studies, healthcare apps (e.g., MyFootCare for diabetes), and smart city technologies. Collaboration highlights include projects with Ross Brown and Alessandro Soro. Contact : ja.harman@qut.edu.au

Mark Hovendenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Ecology
• Ecosystem Function
• Climate Change Impacts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mark Hovenden is a Professor in Biological Sciences at the School of Natural Sciences, University of Tasmania. His research focuses on understanding plant communities, ecosystem functioning, and the impacts of climate change. He leads the Plant Ecology Research Group, conducting field experiments like TasFACE2, which investigates CO₂ enrichment and water availability effects on grassland ecosystems. Hovenden’s career spans over two decades, with a PhD from the University of Tasmania (1996) and a BSc(Hons) from the University of Sydney (1990). His work integrates field manipulations with laboratory studies to assess ecosystem responses to global changes. Education: BSc (Hons) in Botany, University of Sydney (1990) PhD in Ecophysiology of Antarctic Lichens, University of Tasmania (1997) Research Interests: Plant-ecosystem interactions under climate change CO₂ and water availability effects on plant productivity Terrestrial ecosystem function and global change biology Long-term field experiments (e.g., TasFACE2) Key Experiments: TasFACE2: Examines seasonal water control and CO₂ levels in ryegrass pastures to predict climate impacts. Australian Mountain Research Facility: Studies alpine ecosystem responses to warming. Grants & Collaboration: ARC Postdoctoral Fellow (early career) Leadership in interdisciplinary projects linking plant and soil ecology. Labs & Teams: Head of the Plant Ecology Research Group, collaborating with Biological Sciences and Natural Science disciplines at UTAS.

• Mathematics Education
• Science Education
• Education for Sustainability
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Subhashni Taylor is a researcher at James Cook University, with a focus on mathematics education and climate change impacts. Her work spans pedagogical strategies, environmental science, and sustainability education. Research Themes: Mathematics education, science teaching, biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation. Key Collaborators: Neil Taylor, Philemon Chigeza, Nadya Rizk, Lalit Kumar. Recent Publications highlight innovations in mathematics teaching (e.g., procedural flowcharts, concept mapping), climate change vulnerability assessments, and teacher development frameworks. Her studies emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, linking education with ecological challenges. Methodological Expertise includes curriculum design, ecological modeling (CLIMEX), and geospatial analysis for biodiversity forecasting. She has contributed to science education journals and environmental science publications.

• Physical Activity Epidemiology
• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susan Luo is a Research Fellow at the Prevention Research Collaboration within the Sydney School of Public Health at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health. She is affiliated with the Charles Perkins Centre and contributes to the Australian Systems Approaches to Physical Activity (ASAPa+) project. Her research focuses on physical activity epidemiology, particularly among older adults in low- to middle-income countries (LMICs), and explores health behaviors in aging populations, chronic disease prevention, and systems approaches to public health interventions. Her work integrates epidemiological methods with global health perspectives, examining topics such as pandemic impacts on dietary behavior, occupational health paradoxes, and loneliness prevalence across nations. She has received professional development awards from the Charles Perkins Centre in 2024 and 2022, supporting her early-to-mid-career research initiatives. Luo's publications span journals like Nutrients , JAMA Network Open , and The Lancet Regional Health , reflecting her expertise in physical activity determinants, chronic disease epidemiology, and global health equity. Her research emphasizes actionable insights for policy and community-level interventions.

Lynden Milesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Social Psychology
• Interpersonal Coordination
• Dynamical Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lynden Miles is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychological Science at The University of Western Australia (UWA), having joined in 2019. His academic journey includes a PhD in Psychology from the University of Canterbury (2005) and postdoctoral research there, followed by a RCUK Fellowship at the University of Aberdeen (UK). His research focuses on social interaction dynamics, particularly interpersonal synchrony and its impact on social cognition, mental health, and group dynamics. He integrates complexity science frameworks to contextualize psychological processes. Education: PhD in Psychology, University of Canterbury (2005) MSc in Psychology, University of Canterbury (1998) BA(Hons) in Psychology, University of Canterbury (1995) BSc in Psychology, University of Canterbury (1994) Research Interests: Interpersonal coordination and synchrony Mental health and psychopathology Social cognition and perception-action dynamics Complexity science applications in psychology Mental imagery and emotion regulation His work bridges multiple levels of analysis, from cognitive functioning to group behavior, emphasizing embodied and dynamic systems approaches. Grants & Projects: Attention, Mental Health, and Interpersonal Coordination (2023–2024) Cockell Research Collaboration Awards (2022) Teaching: PSYC1102 – Behaviour in Context PSYC2212/3312 – Psychology and Social Behaviour PSYC2215/3315 – Cognitive Psychology PSYC4410 – Psychological Research Communication Skills Labs & Teams: Research activities are embedded within the School of Psychological Science, focusing on interdisciplinary collaborations in social psychology and complexity science.

• Climate Change Adaptation
• Disaster Risk Management
• Collaborative Governance
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rebecca McNaught is a Rural and Remote Health Research Fellow at the Faculty of Medicine and Health , University of Sydney. She is affiliated with the Menzies School of Health Policy and Economics and works at the University Centre for Rural Health (Lismore) , New South Wales. Research Interests : Climate change adaptation Collaborative climate and disaster governance Community resilience building Rural and remote health and wellbeing Disaster risk reduction frameworks Inclusive governance models Scientific Awards : Nominated for Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence (Partnerships Category) Global Innovations Award 2018 (UNDP) Netherlands Climate Medal 2012 Key Projects : Co-authoring Northern Rivers Case Study for National Climate Risk Assessment (2024) Co-leading Women’s Leadership in Disasters project (2025)

• Person-centred Practice
• Implementation Science
• Patient Safety
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr John Rihari-Thomas is a Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Research) at the Sydney Nursing School, part of the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health. He holds clinical expertise in cardiology and patient deterioration management, with roles in state-level Clinical Excellence Commission advisory groups and the Cardiovascular Research Network. His research focuses on implementation science, patient safety, and de-implementation of low-value care practices. He led the ACCELERATE and ENCORE randomized control trials to improve nursing practices in acute care settings, reducing adverse clinical events like cardiac arrests. He also implemented the Rapid Response System (RRS) at St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney. Research interests include person-centered practice, nurse welfare, and behavior change strategies. He collaborates internationally with institutions like Emory University (USA) and the WHO Collaborating Centre in Austria. Awards include the 2023 Fast Forward Presentation Award for his ACCELERATE trial work and the 2021 Nursing Research Institute Award. Key affiliations include the Institute for Health Improvement (USA), Sydney Health Partners Implementation Science Academy, and the National Heart Foundation. His recent presentations include chairing the NSW Cardiovascular Research Network Masterclass and delivering the inaugural Sydney-Emory Research Seminar. Professional networks span Sigma Theta Tau International and the International Society for Rapid Response Systems.

• Childhood obesity prevention
• Research translation
• Implementation science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Emalie Rosewarne is a Research Fellow and Accredited Practising Dietitian at the Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney. She specializes in early childhood obesity prevention, research translation, and implementation science, particularly through the Centre for Research Excellence in Translating Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood (EPOCH-Translate). Her PhD (2023, UNSW) focused on nutrition policies and advocacy strategies to improve food environments. She holds degrees from the University of Sydney, including a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics and a Bachelor of Science. Her research interests include childhood obesity prevention, implementation science, primary health care, and nutrition policy. Current projects involve evaluating salt reduction initiatives and advocating for healthier food environments globally. She has received the Joan Woodhill Prize (2024) and Dean’s Award (2024) for her doctoral work. Recent work includes analyzing sodium levels in packaged foods, evaluating policy impacts, and assessing plant-based meat alternatives. Her contributions span academic publications, policy engagement, and community-driven health interventions.

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Science
• Complex Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Mac Shine is a Joint-NHMRC EL2/Bellberry Fellow in the School of Medical Sciences at the University of Sydney, Australia. He is a member of the Brain and Mind Centre and holds roles such as Treasurer-Elect of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping – Oceania Chapter and Editorial Board member of NeuroImage . His research focuses on systems-level mechanisms of cognition and brain network dynamics using techniques like functional MRI and electrophysiology. Education: MBBS (University of Sydney, 2007), medical residency, and PhD on Parkinson’s disease brain networks. Postdoctoral work included a CJ Martin fellowship at Stanford University with Russell Poldrack. Research interests span cognition, neuroscience, complexity, brain imaging, and evolutionary biology. Current projects include studying network architecture of attention, dynamic reconfigurations in brain states, and evolutionary neuroscience linking bipedalism to brain evolution. Publications emphasize neuroimaging methodologies and network dynamics, with recent work on thalamocortical substrates for consciousness and multiscale neuronal organization. Awards include the NSW Tall Poppy and Early Career Scientist of the Year. Teaching includes lectures on functional neuroimaging, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia. He mentors junior researchers in Simon Lewis’s lab and advises a Medical Honours student.

• Adolescent health
• Alcohol
• Biostatistics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Tim Slade is affiliated with the Sydney Medical School at the University of Sydney and serves as a core member of The Matilda Centre . His research focuses on adolescent health, alcohol use, mental health epidemiology, and substance use prevention. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Key Themes: Neurosciences and Mental Health His work employs integrative data analysis across four Australasian cohort studies and develops machine learning models for risky alcohol use prediction. Recent publications examine cross-national mental health trends, parental supply of alcohol, and trauma-substance use comorbidities. Scientific contributions include: Advancing diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders Mapping psychopathology hierarchies using symptom-level analysis Investigating age-period-cohort effects on alcohol behaviors Developing adaptive assessment tools for psychological distress He supervises research student Zachary Bryant on MDMA and mental health studies, and collaborates on longitudinal cohort analyses like the RADAR study . Current projects explore digital prevention programs (Climate Schools, Health4Life) and trauma-informed interventions.

• Patient-Centered Research
• Women's Health
• Health Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Angela Todd is Research Director at Sydney Health Partners, affiliated with the University of Sydney. She leads research platforms focusing on optimizing innovation and enabling research governance. Her roles include strategic planning, policy development, and supporting consumer-involvement in healthcare research. She is a member of the Sydney Centre for Healthy Societies and the Charles Perkins Centre. Her research emphasizes patient-centered approaches, particularly in maternity care and early child development. Key areas include improving women’s birth experiences, health policy informed by research, and reducing disparities in healthcare access. She has collaborated across government, hospitals, and NGOs in Australia and Canada. Publications span maternal health, consumer engagement, and healthcare quality improvement. Notable work includes studies on patient-staff interactions, cultural identity in maternity care, and strategies to reduce caesarean section rates. Recent grants include projects to enhance clinical trial participation awareness and strengthen research infrastructure. Angela has secured grants from federal and state health bodies, including the Medical Research Future Fund and NSW Health. Her leadership in interdisciplinary research teams drives translational outcomes addressing health service priorities.

• Mental Health Promotion
• Refugee Health
• Health Policy Implementation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gabriela Uribe Guajardo is a Research Fellow at the Leeder Centre for Health Policy, Economics and Data within the Sydney School of Public Health . She currently manages the Centre of Research Excellence for Integrated Community-Care for People with Complex Multi-morbidities Project , focusing on improving health outcomes through stakeholder engagement and policy innovation. Her work bridges mental health promotion, comorbidity management, and culturally competent care delivery. Research Focus: Mental health interventions for at-risk populations, health policy frameworks, and integration of care systems Collaborators: NSW Health, Population Health Services, and local health districts Her research spans mental health promotion, comorbidity training programs, and refugee health literacy. Recent work evaluates global frameworks for local integrated care adoption and geospatial disparities in service implementation. Awards include Australian Postgraduate Award (2014) and NSW Mental Health Commission recognitions. She has contributed to systematic reviews on refugee mental health and comorbidity interventions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across journals like BMC Psychiatry and SSM - Population Health .

• Reproductive Health
• Clinical Epidemiology
• Infertility Treatments
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Rui Wang is a Senior Research Fellow at the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney. He transitioned from Obstetrics and Gynaecology to clinical epidemiology in 2015, focusing on improving reproductive health through evidence-based interventions. His work spans infertility treatments, clinical trial methodology, and economic evaluations in healthcare. He holds a membership in the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, emphasizing global health relevance. Research Interests: Optimization of assisted reproductive technologies Economic evaluations of fertility treatments Prediction models for preterm birth and pre-eclampsia Research integrity and guideline development Systematic reviews and meta-analyses Key Projects: Developing gonadotropin dose selection models for IVF Assessing embryo transfer strategies via randomized trials Evaluating cost-effectiveness frameworks for infertility treatments Grants: Recipient of a 2021 NHMRC Investigator Grant for personalized approaches to assisted reproductive technology outcomes. Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, collaborating on global infertility research initiatives.