Prof Michael Kimlin
Deputy Provost Research
Level 5, Building 1
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Professional biography
I am an internationally renowned public health epidemiologist with significant experience and expertise in executive leadership of, and research into environmental risk factors for disease. I held the position of Foundation Professorial Chair in Cancer Prevention at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) and was the inaugural Executive Director of the Health Research Institute at the USC and until recently, the Cancer Council Queensland (CCQ) Professorial Chair in Cancer Prevention and co-lead of the Cancer Epidemiology program at CCQ.
I am an acclaimed academic leader with extensive experience as a skilled Executive within both Australian and international research, hospital, and academic domains. My leadership has spurred transformative changes and tangible achievements. I have led research initiatives in departments and university institutes, developing strategies that drive organisational growth, strategic alignment, resource utilisation, resulting in measurable operational and institutional improvements.
I have worked in the USA undertaking my research at the University of Georgia. In 2004 I moved to QUT where I established the world-recognised AusSun Research Laboratory. I have undertaken many Senior Executive Leadership roles in the University and Research sector and serve as Director on boards.
Awards
- Alumnus of the Year, 2018 (Academic & Research, University of Southern Queensland)
- Journal Article of the Year Award, 2014 (American Journal of Epidemiology)
- Queensland Smart State Fellow Award, 2004 – 2007 (Queensland Government)
- International Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award, 2006 (United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington DC USA)
- Senior Research Fellowship Award, 2007 (American Bone and Mineral Society, San Diego, USA)
- Best Student Paper, 1999 (International Congress of Biometeorology)
Research interests
My research interests focus on public health, particularly the effects of environmental exposure on health outcomes. I am a renowned expert in radiation epidemiology, with a strong emphasis on ultraviolet (UV) radiation, skin cancer, and vitamin D. My work explores the health impacts of UV exposure, both negative (like skin cancer and eye damage) and positive (such as vitamin D synthesis). Additionally, I have led significant research projects examining the relationship between sun exposure, vitamin D levels, and their broader health implications.
Professional admissions
- Australian Institute of Company Directors
Professional appointments
- Chair: Human Research Ethics Committee, Bond University (2024-current)
- Deputy Director: Research Integrity Office, Bond University (2024-current)
- Professor: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Bond University (2023-current)
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Epidemiology University of Southern Queensland, 2001
- Graduate Diploma in Education (GradDipEd) University of Southern Queensland, 1999
- Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) - Epidemiology Queensland University of Technology, 1998
- Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) University of Southern Queensland, 1996
- Foundations of Executive Directorship, Australian Institute of Company Directors, 2019
Fields of Research
- Public health