Dr S A Hamed Hosseini PhD is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Newcastle, NSW, Australias. Holding a doctorate in Sociology and Global Studies from the Australian National University (2006), Dr Hosseini brings a profound interdisciplinary approach to his work in health and wellbeing equity.

Dr Hosseini is the founder of the Well-Living Lab, where he leads transformative projects such as “Reimagining Quality of Life Post-COVID19.” In partnership with New Economy Network Australia (NENA), this project surveys and maps innovative approaches to defining ‘quality of life’ pursued by organisations working to transform Australia’s economic system toward ecological wellbeing and social justice.

The project aims to develop an alternative socio-cultural construct to engage broader communities and policymakers in planning and achieving just and sustainable futures. This interdisciplinary initiative emphasises grassroots and community voices, reshaping public debates on quality of life and wellbeing.

As an elected Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science, Dr. Hosseini’s work stands out for its innovative approach to post-capitalist alternatives. His “well-living” paradigm offers an alternative framework for understanding quality of life, emphasising social justice and ecological sustainability.

Dr Hosseini excels at designing sociological scales for surveys and employing social network analysis and advanced statistical modelling to investigate organisations and groups involved in progressive social changes. His collaborative efforts span disciplines, making his expertise highly valuable for health and wellbeing research.