Ivan is an AHPRA registered physiotherapist and a Research Fellow at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Digital Child. He holds a PhD in Exercise, Sport and Rehabilitation Science from Curtin University, where he received the Chancellor's Commendation for an exceptional Higher Degree by Research thesis. His foundational training includes a Master in Physiotherapy (Distinction) from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a BSc (Hons) in Human Biology (First Class Honours) from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

He is currently completeing a Master of Biostatistics at The University of Queensland to further advance his analytical expertise. His professional background spans interdisciplinary research, tertiary education, and clinical musculoskeletal management. 

Ivan has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles, publishing in top-quartile journals such as Osteoarthritis & Cartilage, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, and the American Journal of Sports Medicine. His work has garnered over 1,200 citations with an h-index of 18 (Google Scholar).