Systems Modelling Research Fellow, School of Public Health, The University of Sydney
I will be delivering a keynote at the Australian Universal Wellbeing Symposium 2026 in Brisbane on 27–28 August 2026. My presentation, Seeing Mental Health and Wellbeing as a System: From Complexity to Prevention-Focused Action, will explore how systems thinking and systems modelling can support prevention-focused action for complex mental health and wellbeing challenges. …
Our newly published paper in the Journal of Policy Modeling, entitled “Investing for tomorrow: Projecting the long-term impact of early childhood education and care in Australia”, examines the interconnected relationships between early childhood education and care (ECEC), the Australian education system, and labour market outcomes through a system dynamics modelling approach. …
This year, I set out to embed AI into how students learn systems thinking and system dynamics modelling. The aim was not simply to introduce new tools, but to rethink how learning happens when AI becomes part of the cognitive process. …
Last week, I had the pleasure of participating in the 2026 Systems Thinking and Modelling Symposium in Melbourne, hosted by the Oceania chapter of the System Dynamics Society. …
My latest paper, Analysing the drivers of unnecessary caesarean sections in developing countries: a systems approach, has just been published in Health Systems. …
Attending MODSIM2025 in Adelaide was more than just a conference experience—it was a meaningful moment of connection, learning, and reflection on the trajectory of my work in systems modelling and the wider community I am part of.
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I’m excited to share that I recently joined Shawn Hung on the HappenUs podcast for an interesting conversation titled “Mapping the Invisible: How Systems Thinking Can Transform Mental Healthcare.” …
It was a great opportunity in Term 1 2024 at UNSW Business School to teach Systems Thinking & Business Dynamics course. …
It was my pleasure to collaborate with my colleagues from the Oceania chapter of the System Dynamics Society in hosting the 2024 Systems Thinking & Modelling Symposium this past Friday at The University of Sydney Business School. …
This blog explores the use of systems archetypes as a practical tool for analysing the synergies and trade-offs among Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Eight common archetypes are used to represent different dynamics and policy implications in achieving sustainable development. …