# Darsy Darssan

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Dr

# Darsy Darssan

Email:
:   [d.darssan@uq.edu.au](mailto:d.darssan@uq.edu.au)

Phone:
:   [+61 7 336 55272](tel:+61 7 336 55272)

## Positions

Affiliate of Australian Women's and Girls' Health Research Centre
:   Australian Women and Girls' Health Research Centre
:   Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

Senior Lecturer - Biostatistics
:   School of Public Health
:   Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

## Overview

### Background

Dr Darsy Darssan is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy ([FHEA](https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/fellowship/fellowship)). He obtained three degrees in Statistics from the mathematical sciences schools of three different universities: a Bachelor of Science with Honours in 2005 at the University of Jaffna, a Master of Applied Science in 2008 at RMIT University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in 2014 at Queensland University of Technology.

While completing his two-year full-time, traditional, face-to-face master's degree, Darsy worked as a part-time Statistician at the Australian Council for Educational Research for a year.

Between the two bouts of postgraduate studies, Darsy worked for two years: a year as a Statistician at the University of New South Wales and another year as an Associate Research Fellow in Applied Statistics at the University of Wollongong.

While pursuing the highest degree in Statistics, Darsy worked as a sessional academic, teaching introductory statistics to various cohorts of first-year undergraduate students. Upon completing his doctoral degree, Darsy moved to the University of Liverpool in the UK to conduct his Postdoctoral research in Biostatistics. Darsy returned home in late 2015 and worked as a Biostatistician at The University of Queensland for three years before taking the current position.

**Career Statistician:**

As a career statistician, Darsy is interested in developing or extending statistical methodologies to solve problems that arise in real-world data analysis and data collection in Biomedical research.

**Service Statistician:**

Darsy has experience working as a service statistician. He mainly worked on clinical trials where he was involved in study designs, randomisation, protocols development, statistical analysis plans, final statistical reports. He actively participated in data safety monitoring boards. Darsy provided statistical service to Biologists, Rheumatologists, Ophthalmologists, Nephrologist, Endocrinologist and Health Service Researchers.

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### Availability

Dr Darsy Darssan is:
:   Available for supervision

### Fields of research

[Biostatistics](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=6122)
[Education](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4762)
[Environmental epidemiology](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=5359)
[Epidemiology](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4897)
[Health Sciences](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4759)
[Mathematical Sciences](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4768)
[Spatial statistics](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=6714)
[Statistics](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4885)

### Qualifications

- Bachelor of Science, University of Jaffna
- Masters (Coursework), RMIT University
- Doctor of Philosophy, Queensland University of Technology

### Research interests

- #### Spatial Health and Environmental Impact Modeling

  Modeling disease risk in relation to geospatial and environmental factors

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- #### Research in Biostatistics/Higher Education

  Continuous progressive assessments. Peer feedback. Assessment for learning.

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### Research impacts

I conduct research on modelling spatial health and environmental impact, leveraging advanced statistical methods to address challenges. My work offers insights for health researchers and policymakers, helping to understand the relationships between geographic, health, and environmental factors, and supporting evidence-based decisions for improved public health outcomes.

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## Works

[Search Professor Darsy Darssan’s works on UQ eSpace](http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/list/author_id/2427879)

[All
(58)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/23613/all)
[Journal Article
(40)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/23613/4748)
[Other Outputs
(1)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/23613/4749)
[Conference Publication
(17)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/23613/4751)

Featured

2025

Journal Article

##### Climate effect on the incidence of kidney failure patients in Australia

Tesfaw, Lijalem M, Tiong, Mark K, Osborne, Nicholas J, Williams, Gail M and Darssan, Darsy (2025). Climate effect on the incidence of kidney failure patients in Australia. BMC medicine, 23 (1) 681. doi: 10.1186/s12916-025-04532-x

[Climate effect on the incidence of kidney failure patients in Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:1632a99)

Featured

2025

Journal Article

##### Greenspace exposure and associated health outcomes: a systematic review of reviews

Bryer, Brittnee, Odebeatu, Chinonso Christian, Lee, Wen Ray, Vitangcol, Kathryn, Gallegos-Rejas, Victor, Osborne, Nicholas J., Williams, Gail and Darssan, Darsy (2025). Greenspace exposure and associated health outcomes: a systematic review of reviews. F1000Research, 13 491, 491. doi: 10.12688/f1000research.148878.2

[Greenspace exposure and associated health outcomes: a systematic review of reviews](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:53dda41)

Featured

2025

Journal Article

##### The risk of childhood asthma across diverse climates: growing up in Australia

Wang, Jialu, Bryer, Brittnee, Osborne, Nicholas, Williams, Gail and Darssan, Darsy (2025). The risk of childhood asthma across diverse climates: growing up in Australia. International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 35 (9), 2338-2350. doi: 10.1080/09603123.2024.2439451

[The risk of childhood asthma across diverse climates: growing up in Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:4a47657)

2026

Journal Article

##### Association between maternal exposure to elevated ambient temperatures and adverse birth outcomes, and potential effect modification of sociodemographic and economic factors: a study in Queensland, Australia

Dalugoda, Yohani, Linh Tran, Nu Quy, Vilcins, Dwan, Darssan, Darsy, Pizzino, Stacey and Phung, Dung (2026). Association between maternal exposure to elevated ambient temperatures and adverse birth outcomes, and potential effect modification of sociodemographic and economic factors: a study in Queensland, Australia. Environmental Research, 289 123374, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2025.123374

[Association between maternal exposure to elevated ambient temperatures and adverse birth outcomes, and potential effect modification of sociodemographic and economic factors: a study in Queensland, Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:579bbe8)

2025

Journal Article

##### Client preferences in noncommunicable diseases management in Australia: a scoping review

Endalamaw, Aklilu, Darssan, Darsy, Khatri, Resham B. and Assefa, Yibeltal (2025). Client preferences in noncommunicable diseases management in Australia: a scoping review. PLoS Global Public Health, 5 (12) e0005568. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0005568

[Client preferences in noncommunicable diseases management in Australia: a scoping review](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:7f09eeb)

2025

Journal Article

##### Protecting pregnant women from extreme heat: a content analysis of heat health action plans

Dalugoda, Yohani, Vilcins, Dwan, Darssan, Darsy, Steel, Amie and Phung, Dung (2025). Protecting pregnant women from extreme heat: a content analysis of heat health action plans. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 130 105831, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105831

[Protecting pregnant women from extreme heat: a content analysis of heat health action plans](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:869787e)

2025

Journal Article

##### Associations between asthma and the risk of mental and behavioural problems in males

Garcia-Sanchez, Diana, Warren, Christopher M., Darssan, Darsy and Osborne, Nicholas J (2025). Associations between asthma and the risk of mental and behavioural problems in males. Journal of Asthma, 63 (1), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/02770903.2025.2580998

[Associations between asthma and the risk of mental and behavioural problems in males](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:5279bf0)

2025

Journal Article

##### Residential greenspace indicators and metabolic syndrome in the UK Biobank Cohort: mediation through behavioural, environmental, social and biomarker pathways

Odebeatu, Chinonso Christian, Darssan, Darsy, Roscoe, Charlotte, Reid, Simon and Osborne, Nicholas J. (2025). Residential greenspace indicators and metabolic syndrome in the UK Biobank Cohort: mediation through behavioural, environmental, social and biomarker pathways. Environmental Research, 283 122148, 122148-283. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2025.122148

[Residential greenspace indicators and metabolic syndrome in the UK Biobank Cohort: mediation through behavioural, environmental, social and biomarker pathways](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:4d2fd2f)

2025

Journal Article

##### A scoping review of the levels, implementation strategies, enablers, and barriers to cervical, breast, and colorectal cancer screening among migrant populations in selected English-speaking high-income countries

Khatri, Resham B., Endalamaw, Aklilu, Darssan, Darsy and Assefa, Yibeltal (2025). A scoping review of the levels, implementation strategies, enablers, and barriers to cervical, breast, and colorectal cancer screening among migrant populations in selected English-speaking high-income countries. PLOS One, 20 (8) e0329854, e0329854-8. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0329854

[A scoping review of the levels, implementation strategies, enablers, and barriers to cervical, breast, and colorectal cancer screening among migrant populations in selected English-speaking high-income countries](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:af34ce6)

2025

Journal Article

##### Greenspace exposure and associated health outcomes: an updated systematic review of reviews

Bryer, Brittnee, Osborne, Nicholas J., Wang, Jialu, Dasgupta, Rajarshi, Williams, Gail and Darssan, Darsy (2025). Greenspace exposure and associated health outcomes: an updated systematic review of reviews. F1000Research, 14 726, 1-44. doi: 10.12688/f1000research.166852.1

[Greenspace exposure and associated health outcomes: an updated systematic review of reviews](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:c144203)

2025

Conference Publication

##### Urban planning of the human-animal-environment interface: managing the urban green space

Reid, Simon, Odebeatu, Chinonso, Wright, Eryn, Richards, Russell, Anuradha, Satyamurthy, Darssan, Darsy and Osborne, Nicholas (2025). Urban planning of the human-animal-environment interface: managing the urban green space. Lisbon Liveable Cities Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, 9-11 July 2025.

[Urban planning of the human-animal-environment interface: managing the urban green space](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:5af6f56)

2025

Journal Article

##### Influence of ENSO, droughts, and temperature rise on pollen and pollen seasons in Australia

Dhankhar, Arzoo, Darssan, Darsy, Dey, Sagnik, Lampugnani, Edwin R., Haberle, Simon, Katelaris, Connie, Burton, Pamela, Nattala, Usha and Osborne, Nicholas J. (2025). Influence of ENSO, droughts, and temperature rise on pollen and pollen seasons in Australia. Science of the Total Environment, 975 179326, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179326

[Influence of ENSO, droughts, and temperature rise on pollen and pollen seasons in Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:a9fb380)

2025

Journal Article

##### Evaluating the association between heatwave vulnerability index and related deaths in Australia

Amoatey, Patrick, Trancoso, Ralph, Xu, Zhiwei, Darssan, Darsy, Osborne, Nicholas J. and Phung, Dung (2025). Evaluating the association between heatwave vulnerability index and related deaths in Australia. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 112 107812, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.eiar.2025.107812

[Evaluating the association between heatwave vulnerability index and related deaths in Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:48816f9)

2025

Journal Article

##### The role of greenspace in vitamin D status: cross-sectional, observational evidence from the UK Biobank

Odebeatu, Chinonso Christian, Darssan, Darsy, Revez, Joana A., Roscoe, Charlotte, Do, Phu, Reid, Simon and Osborne, Nicholas J. (2025). The role of greenspace in vitamin D status: cross-sectional, observational evidence from the UK Biobank. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 264 114502, 114502. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2024.114502

[The role of greenspace in vitamin D status: cross-sectional, observational evidence from the UK Biobank](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:2f5d9e8)

2024

Journal Article

##### Greenspace and risk of obesity-related cancer in the UK Biobank cohort: an analysis of private residential gardens and other greenspace types

Odebeatu, Chinonso Christian, Darssan, Darsy, Roscoe, Charlotte, Ahmed, Muktar, Reid, Simon and Osborne, Nicholas J. (2024). Greenspace and risk of obesity-related cancer in the UK Biobank cohort: an analysis of private residential gardens and other greenspace types. Science of the Total Environment, 943 173833, 173833. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173833

[Greenspace and risk of obesity-related cancer in the UK Biobank cohort: an analysis of private residential gardens and other greenspace types](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:0a3c78f)

2024

Conference Publication

##### Comparative assessment of pollen profiles in three cities of India

Dhankhar, Arzoo, Dey, Sagnik, Darssan, Darsy and Osborne, Nicholas J. (2024). Comparative assessment of pollen profiles in three cities of India. ISEE 2024: 36th Annual Conference of the International Society of Environmental Epidemiology, Santiago, Chile, 25-28 August 2024. Research Triangle Park, NC United States: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. doi: 10.1289/isee.2024.0989

[Comparative assessment of pollen profiles in three cities of India](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:0a1fa0c)

2024

Conference Publication

##### The role of greenspace in vitamin D status: cross-sectional, observational evidence from the UK Biobank

Osborne, Nicholas John, Darssan, Darsy, Revez, Joana A., Roscoe, Charlotte, Do, Phu, Reid, Simon A. and Odebeatu, Chinonso Christian (2024). The role of greenspace in vitamin D status: cross-sectional, observational evidence from the UK Biobank. ISEE 2024: 36th Annual Conference of the International Society of Environmental Epidemiology, Santiago, Chile, 25-28 August 2024. Research Triangle Park, NC United States: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. doi: 10.1289/isee.2024.1268

[The role of greenspace in vitamin D status: cross-sectional, observational evidence from the UK Biobank](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:c74237f)

2024

Journal Article

##### Greenspace exposure and associated health outcomes: a systematic review of reviews

Bryer, Brittnee, Odebeatu, Chinonso Christian, Lee, Wen Ray, Vitangcol, Kathryn, Gallegos-Rejas, Victor, Osborne, Nicholas J., Williams, Gail and Darssan, Darsy (2024). Greenspace exposure and associated health outcomes: a systematic review of reviews. F1000Research, 13 491, 1-36. doi: 10.12688/f1000research.148878.1

[Greenspace exposure and associated health outcomes: a systematic review of reviews](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:5e2cf85)

2024

Journal Article

##### Practical cooling interventions for preventing heat strain in indoor factory workers in Thailand

Bach, Aaron J. E., Thepaksorn, Phayong, Hom Thepaksorn, Elizabeth K., Borg, David N., Rutherford, Shannon, Osborne, Nicholas J., Darssan, Darsy and Phung, Dung (2024). Practical cooling interventions for preventing heat strain in indoor factory workers in Thailand. American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 67 (6), 1-6. doi: 10.1002/ajim.23589

[Practical cooling interventions for preventing heat strain in indoor factory workers in Thailand](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:d39ec61)

2024

Conference Publication

##### Estimating pollen profiles and assessing relationships with meteorology, air pollutants and vegetation in three cities of India

Dhankhar, Arzoo, Dey, Sagnik, Darssan, Darsy and Osborne, Nicholas J. (2024). Estimating pollen profiles and assessing relationships with meteorology, air pollutants and vegetation in three cities of India. EGU24, Vienna, Austria, 14 - 19 April 2024. Göttingen, Germany: Copernicus GmbH. doi: 10.5194/egusphere-egu24-779

[Estimating pollen profiles and assessing relationships with meteorology, air pollutants and vegetation in three cities of India](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:99a1664)

## Funding

### Current funding

- 2023 - 2028

  A user-friendly digital prediction tool for dengue prevention

  Wellcome Trust Discretionary Award

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/60765)

### Past funding

- 2021 - 2022

  Modelling spatiotemporal patterns of environmental exposures and related health outcomes

  U21 Health Sciences Group Early Career Research Fund

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/51646)

## Supervision

### Availability

Dr Darsy Darssan is:
:   Available for supervision

Looking for a supervisor? Read our advice on [how to choose a supervisor](https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/how-to-choose-a-supervisor).

### Available projects

- #### Spatial Health and Environmental Impact Modelling

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- #### Experiment in Teaching Statistics to Health Sciences Students

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### Supervision history

#### Current supervision

- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Exploring the Interplay of Biodiversity, Climate Zones, and Human Health

  Principal Advisor
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Geographical distribution and environmental determinants of end-stage kidney disease patients receiving kidney replacement therapy in Australia

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Nicholas Osborne](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/23923), [Emeritus Professor Gail Williams](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/668)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Exploring the Nexus of Invasive Alien Species and Human Health through Citizen Science Approaches

  Principal Advisor
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Living with Cystic Fibrosis: examining the spatial distribution of recurrent infections in Australia

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Emeritus Professor Gail Williams](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/668)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### The effects of maternal exposure to elevated ambient temperature on adverse birth outcomes in Queensland, Australia

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Dwan Vilcins](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/25478), [Associate Professor Dung Phung](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/33047)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Novel approaches to kidney disease: are modifiable risk factors potential intervention routes?

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Nicholas Osborne](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/23923)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Examining how greenspace influences adult health: observational analyses of greenspace types, mediators, and biomarker pathways.

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Simon Reid](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2707), [Associate Professor Nicholas Osborne](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/23923)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Heat events and health burden in the tropics under the global warming

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Nicholas Osborne](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/23923)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Impact of heat exposure on cognitive ability among adolescents and adults

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Nicholas Osborne](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/23923)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Combining Environmental Epidemiology and Ensemble Learning Techniques to Measure the Influence of Pollen and Fungi on Respiratory Health Outcomes.

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Nicholas Osborne](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/23923)
- Master Philosophy

  ##### Risk factors associated with Dengue infection in a province of Southern Vietnam: A district-matched case-control study

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Dung Phung](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/33047)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Combined impact of heat stress and air pollution on non-communicable disease burden of India in the global warming era

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Nicholas Osborne](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/23923)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Pollen and its contribution to respiratory outcomes in subtropical regions

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Nicholas Osborne](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/23923)

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#### Completed supervision

- 2025

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Asthma and food allergy in Australia: Resolution factors and associations with mental health and fertility outcomes](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:bbf48f3)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Nicholas Osborne](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/23923)
- 2023

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Dietary patterns and the development of cardiometabolic risk profiles among young adults: A life-course perspective](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:31e7751)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Abdullah Mamun](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1318), [Associate Professor William Wang](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/6605)
- 2021

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Rethinking the Model of Specialist Outpatient Diabetes Care using eHealth](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:2588724)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Len Gray](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1121)

## Media

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## External profiles

- [ORCID](https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7050-9150)
- [ResearcherID](https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/P-5575-2017)
- [Scopus](https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56080456300)
- [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=u0VcDtIAAAAJ)

## Personal links

- [Publoans](https://publons.com/researcher/1220026/darsy-darssan/peer-review/)

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