A/ProfSharon Chen
Associate Professor
Curtin Medical School
- Associate ProfessorCurtin Medical School
BIOGRAPHY AND RESEARCH IMPACT
Dr Sharon Chen is an Associate Professor of Biostatistics at Curtin University, where she leads Statistical Consultation Services and serves as Director of Graduate Research. She holds a PhD and MSc in Statistics, a BSc in Materials Engineering, a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, and a Diploma in Counselling. Her diverse career encompasses academic leadership, biostatistical consultancy, research ethics, and industry experience across Australia, Malaysia, and the United States.
Dr Chen has secured and contributed to significant research grants and consultancy projects, particularly in road safety and health research. She has an extensive track record in student supervision, supporting honours and Higher Degree by Research students in Australia and internationally.
Her multidisciplinary research portfolio spans biostatistics, public health, clinical research, digital health, road safety, mental health, ageing, injury prevention, and virtual reality-based education. Through this broad body of work, Dr Chen brings together advanced statistical expertise, academic leadership, applied research, postgraduate supervision, and international professional experience to address complex research challenges and generate meaningful impact across diverse fields.
ROLE
- Staff
SUPERVISOR LEVEL
- Level 1 (Primary Supervisor): The lead academic responsible for overseeing the candidate's research and progress.
FIELDS OF RESEARCH
- 3202 - Clinical sciences
- 3210 - Nutrition and dietetics
- 3304 - Urban and regional planning
- 3509 - Transportation, logistics and supply chains
- 4202 - Epidemiology
- 4203 - Health services and systems
- 4206 - Public health
- 4601 - Applied computing
- 5201 - Applied and developmental psychology
- 5203 - Clinical and health psychology
DEPARTMENT
- Curtin Medical School