Dr. Rohan Sweeney

Biography

Rohan Sweeney is an Associate Professor at Monash University, focusing on health economics and the well-being of disadvantaged populations in the Asia-Pacific region. He is a leading researcher with a primary interest in health-aid effectiveness and its impact on community well-being, particularly in the context of climate change. Rohan's work aims to improve health service delivery and access for rural poor communities in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, and he engages in policy discussions to enhance health-related aid and development effectiveness globally. He co-leads important interdisciplinary research projects and has collaborated extensively across various countries, including Indonesia, Fiji, and Timor Leste. His research has attracted significant funding, approximately $1.9 million from NHMRC and ARC, and contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Among his projects, Rohan is currently working on understanding climate adaptation and resilience priorities for at-risk communities, as well as measuring the mental well-being costs associated with extreme climatic events. He is also a key figure in the Centre for Health Economics and contributes to various initiatives that promote global health economics and community development.

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