Associate Professor Rachel Heath graduated from McMaster University, Canada in 1976 with a PhD in Psychology. She has held Professor positions at two United Kingdom universities and an Honorary Professorship at Newcastle.
Rachel is the author/co-author of two books on transgender health and one on nonlinear dynamics applications in psychology.
Her current research interests are mathematical modelling and assessment of human wellness using an app in final stages of development. Applications include tracking health changes in those with chronic physical and mental illness or long Covid. Rachel also has an interest in aviation human factors, including flight simulation.