Rate My Professor Dominic Upton

Professor Dominic Upton is the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Health at Charles Darwin University. As a Health Psychologist by background, he has pursued an extensive career in clinical practice, teaching, and research. Professor Upton has directed numerous significant research projects funded by national and international organizations and has occupied several prominent national roles in psychology and learning and teaching. His scholarly output includes authorship of 19 books and over 200 articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters. Key publications encompass 'Promoting Healthy Behaviour: A Practical Guide to Physical Health and Mental Wellbeing' (third edition, 2024), 'Comparative Effectiveness of Active and Reactive Mattresses in Pressure Injury Healing for Older People in Their Own Homes: A Pragmatic Equivalence Randomised-Controlled Study' (2025), 'A Northern Territory-trained health workforce is required to meet its context-specific disease burden and health care needs' (2024), 'Comparing the effectiveness of active and reactive mattresses in pressure injury healing: A pilot study' (2024), 'Content Validity of the Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire (EBPQ)' (2022), and 'Introducing Psychology for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals' (2012).

Professor Upton's research expertise lies in health psychology, particularly the influence of psychological factors on pain, long-term conditions, and wound healing; the promotion of physical health in adults and children; and the encouragement of evidence-based practice among clinicians. His contributions relate to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals such as zero hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, clean water and sanitation, reduced inequalities, and sustainable cities and communities. Academic accolades include election as a Fellow of the British Psychological Society in 2005, award of a National Teaching Fellowship in 2007, and attainment of Principal Fellow status in the Higher Education Academy in 2018. These honors recognize his impactful work in teaching excellence, psychological research, and leadership in higher education health sciences.