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Peter Stubbs

Associate Professor

SoHPR&PH Discipline of Physiotherapy

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  • Associate Professor
    SoHPR&PH Discipline of Physiotherapy
  • +61 (02) 9514 9225 (Work)
  • University of Technology Sydney, Discipline of Physiotherapy, Graduate School of Health, PO Box 123 Broadway, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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BIO

I am a physiotherapist and lecturer at the Graduate School of Health, Discipline of Physiotherapy at UTS. I have diverse experiences in academic and non-academic realms, and feel that both are important for a complete view of the world and a more holistic view of teaching and research. I have worked and lived in numerus countries including India, Japan, the Philippines, New Zealand, Australia and Denmark.

I graduated with a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from Auckland University (New Zealand) in 2005, a Master of Physiotherapy from Sydney University (Australia) in 2008 and a PhD in Neurorehabilitation and Clinical Neurophysiology from Aalborg University (Denmark) in 2011. Following my PhD, I conducted post-doctoral research at Neuroscience Research Australia and Hammel Neurorehabilitation Centre (Denmark). Outside of academia, I have taught English in Japan (Yamaguchi) and India (Maharashtra), project managed a program to educate and empower children of street families in the Philippines (Manila), was a member of a Community Based Rehabilitation team in India (Andhra Pradesh) and was a member of a first response earthquake cleanup team in India (Gujurat).

I enjoy teaching and research and the interactions I have with colleagues and students. I currently teach Sub-acute Rehabilitation (96084), Professional Practice (96081) and supervise project groups in Research design in Physiotherapy (96086) and Research Project (96092). I supervise, and have previously supervised, numerous research-focused Masters and PhD students.

My research interests are in | Neurorehabilitation (particularly acquired brain injury) | Developing, Implementing, evaluating and using research databases to improve patient outcomes | Using emerging techniques/technologies (i.e., Virtual Reality, Blood Flow Restriction and Robotics) to improve strength and function in older people and people following neurological injuries | Meta-epidemiological research including abstract spin, trial pre-registration and quality of reporting of systematic reviews | Student knowledge / perceptions on areas of Physiotherapy taught in the UTS Masters of Physiotherapy program | Investigating the effectiveness of interventions for neck pain in people with work related neck pain.

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY APPOINTMENTS

  • Higher Degree Research Coordinator (Graduate School of Health)
    University of Technology Sydney, Graduate School of Health, Sydney, Australia1 Jan 2024 - present
  • Senior Lecturer
    University of Technology Sydney, Discipline of Physiotherapy, Sydney, Australia10 Jan 2022 - present
  • Lecturer
    University of Technology Sydney, Discipline of Physiotherapy, Sydney, Australia13 May 2018 - 7 Jan 2022
  • Teaching & Learning Responsible Academic Officer (Discipline of Physiotherapy)
    University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia2 Jun 2020 - 2 Jun 2023

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY ORGANISATIONAL UNITS MEMBERSHIP

  1. Faculty of Health
    Faculty
  2. INSIGHT: Institute for Innovative Solutions for Wellbeing and Health
    UTS Research Centre
  3. Human Performance Research Centre (HPRC)
    UTS Research Centre
  4. Stroke Research Collaborative
    Research Network

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Honorary Research Fellow
    Neuroscience Research Australia, Sydney, Australia1 Jan 2017 - 1 Jan 2019
  • Honorary Research Fellow and tutor
    Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia1 Apr 2016 - 1 Oct 2017
  • Research Officer (part-time)
    Neuroscience Research Australia, Sydney, Australia1 Nov 2013 - 20 May 2016
  • Research Fellow (part-time)
    Hammel Neurorehabilitation and Research Centre, Denmark1 May 2013 - 27 Oct 2017
  • Lecturer
    Emilio Aguinaldo College, Manila, Philippines1 May 2012 - 1 May 2013

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Research Coordinator
    Health Education and Training Institute, Sydney, Australia1 Nov 2017 - 11 May 2018
  • Founding Project Manager
    Kids in Action, Manila, Philippines1 Jan 2012 - 1 May 2013
  • Teacher (part-time)
    Aguinaldo International School, Manila, Philippines1 Jan 2012 - 1 May 2013
  • Assistant Language Teacher
    Hagi City Board of Education, Hagi, Japan1 Jul 2005 - 1 Jul 2006
  • Tutor
    Dilworth Senior High School1 Apr 2004 - 31 May 2005

DEGREES

  • PhD (Neurorehabilitation & Clinical Neurophysiology)
    Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
  • Graduate Certificate (Higher Education Teaching and Learning)
    University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia1 Jan 2023 - 20 Dec 2024
  • Master of Physiotherapy
    University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
  • BSc (Sport & Exercise Science)
    University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy
    AdvanceHE
  • Good Clinical Practice Trainer
    University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia
  • Introduction to Good Clinical Practice
    University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia
  • Introduction to Learning and Teaching
    University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia
  • Statement of Attainment in Project Management
    TAFE-NSW, Ultimo, Australia
  • Alternative Learning Accreditation
    Department of Education (Philippines), Marakina City, Philippines
  • Performing Arts for Empowerment
    Stairway Foundation, Mindoro, Philippines

LANGUAGES

  • English
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review

PROFILE TYPE

  • Academic

AVAILABILITY

  • Masters Research or PhD student supervision
  • Collaborative projects
  • Join a web conference as a panellist or speaker
  • Membership of an advisory committee
  • Media enquiries

DISCIPLINES