Ben Harris-Roxas

Associate Professor Ben Harris-Roxas is an internationally recognised expert in health services research, integrated care, and health impact assessment. His research strengthens health systems for people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and carers. Ben received his PhD from UNSW Sydney on using equity-focused health impact assessment in health service planning. He worked across government, health services, and consulting before returning to universities - experience that shaped his commitment to research that shapes practice. Ben joined UNSW School of Population Health in 2021, and has been an investigator on research projects worth over $30 million and published more than 100 articles and book chapters. He convenes courses with over 400 postgraduate students enrolled each year and serves as Director of Dual Degree Programs in the School of Population Health, which bring together internationally recognised programs in Public Health and Health Management. Ben's previous international leadership has included chairing the International Union for Health Promotion and Education's Global Working Group on Health Impact Assessment and the International Association for Impact Assessment's Global Health Section. He has consulted for the World Health Organization on health impact assessment and intersectoral action for health. Previously, he directed a joint evaluation and research collaboration between South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and UNSW Sydney. Ben currently supervises PhD, Doctor of Public Health, and Master of Philosophy students. He welcomes prospective students interested in strengthening health organisations through multicultural community engagement, integrated care for marginalised groups, and health impact assessment. integrated care, primary health care, health services, health planning, health impact assessment, social determinants of health, carers, cultural diversity, impact assessment