I bring a unique perspective shaped by frontline experience as a paramedic alongside my academic expertise. This "boots-on-the-ground" history informs my current research and policy work, ensuring that my contributions to health are both evidence-based and practically grounded.

Key achievements include:

• Global Impact: Led the world’s largest epidemiological study of over 100,000 casualties from landmines and explosive ordnance across 17 countries.

• Policy & Advocacy: Regularly present at high-level global forums, including the United Nations, to bridge the gap between research and policy.

• Knowledge Leadership: Co-edited the second edition of the leading disaster health management text for the Asia-Pacific region, shaping the training for the next generation of professionals.

• Field-Led Research: Currently investigating the environmental health consequences of WWII ordnance in the Pacific, understanding ecological contamination and potential health outcomes.