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Biography
A/Prof Zhang is currently the head of Artificial Intelligence and Modelling in Epidemiology Program, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Australia.
He completed his Bachelor and Masters in Mathematics at the University of Sydney in 2002. He then pursued his PhD in Medicine at the University of New South Wales in HIV pathology. In 2006, He accepted a postdoctoral position offer at Humboldt University, Berlin and researched on topics of bioinformatics. In 2009, he completed a Master of Public Health in 2009. During 2009-2015, he served a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer position at Kirby Institute, UNSW. He was then appointed Associate Professor at Central Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine Monash University since 2015.
A/Prof Zhang is a very experienced modeller and epidemiologist in HIV/STI research. He has cross-disciplinary research experience in mathematics, epidemiology, artificial intelligence, and cost-effectiveness evaluation. He also has a strong background in statistical analysis and computational research. He conducts high-quality HIV/STI research. So far, he has published 184 publications (169 papers, 6 book chapters, 9 technical reports), 104 of which are first/senior authored. He regularly publishes in leading journals (Lancet HIV, Lancet GH, Lancet ID, Genetics in Medicine, International Journal of Epidemiology, PNAS, CID, AIDS and JAIDS). He has led or contributed to six international projects with UNAIDS, the World Bank and the WHO. These findings have been translated into health policies that foster effective HIV interventions in Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia. He has developed and demonstrated his leadership in these projects. His papers have been cited more than 4000 times (>3100 cites in the past five years). He has also given more than 40 oral and post-conference presentations at several national and international conferences. He established the China-Australia Joint Research Center for Infectious Diseases that facilitates a strong collaboration in education and research between Monash University and Xi’an Jiaotong University, China. He has supervised 5 Ph.D. and 15 master students to completion. Currently, he is (co-)supervising 11 Ph.D. and 8 master students. Throughout his career, he has established a strong collaboration with ministries of health from multiple countries in the Western Pacific and international organisations (WHO, UNAIDS, and the World Bank). He also served as a long-time consultant and technical advisor to the WHO Western Pacific Region.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Medicine, Master of Public Health, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
1 Mar 2008 → 31 Aug 2009
Award Date: 31 Aug 2009
Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales
1 Mar 2003 → 31 Mar 2006
Award Date: 31 Mar 2006
Applied Mathematics, Master of Science, University of Sydney
1 Mar 2001 → 31 Mar 2003
Award Date: 31 Mar 2003
Mathematics, Bachelor of Advanced Science, University of Sydney
1 Mar 1997 → 31 Mar 2001
Award Date: 31 Mar 2001
External positions
Senior Visiting Scholar, Kirby Institute
1 May 2015 → …
Adjunct Associate Professor, Tsinghua University
1 Apr 2015 → 31 Dec 2018
Technical Consultant, WHO - WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific
1 Jul 2014 → …
Technical Consultant, Harm Reduction International
1 Jun 2014 → 30 Jun 2016
HIV Consultant, World Bank USA
1 Jan 2010 → 31 Dec 2010
Research area keywords
- Epidemiology
- HIV
- Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Health Economics
- Mathematical Modelling
- Machine Learning
- COVID-19
- Diabetes
Network
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HOPE: Ending HIV transmission by Optimizing Pre-exposure prophylaxis in East Asia (HOPE)
Ong, J., Zhang, L., Phillips, T., Chow, E., Lee, D., Fairley, C., Grulich, A. E., Bavinton, B. R. & Schmidt, H. M. A.
1/01/22 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Novel strategies for improving syphilis testing and control
Chen, M., Williamson, D. A., Hocking, J. S., Chow, E., Temple-Smith, M. J., Ong, J., Tomnay, J., Fairley, C., Zhang, L., Kaldor, J. & Wigan, B.
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (Australia), Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
1/04/21 → 31/03/26
Project: Research
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A randomised controlled trial of daily antibacterial mouthwash to reduce pharyngeal gonorrhoea among men who have sex with men (MSM)
Chow, E., Fairley, C., Bradshaw, C., Zhang, L., Hocking, J. S., Lewis, D. A., Chen, M., Read, T. & Whiley, D.
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (Australia)
1/01/17 → 31/12/19
Project: Research
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Comparison of the patterns of chlamydia and gonorrhoea at the oropharynx, anorectum and urethra among men who have sex with men
Tabesh, M. R., Fairley, C. K., Hocking, J. S., Williamson, D. A., Zhang, L., Xu, X., Bradshaw, C. S., Chen, M. Y. & Chow, E. P. F., Feb 2022, In: Sexually Transmitted Infections. 98, 1, p. 11-16 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
6 Citations (Scopus) -
Cost-effectiveness of universal screening for chronic hepatitis B virus infection in China: an economic evaluation
Su, S., Wong, W. CW., Zou, Z., Cheng, D. D., Ong, J. J., Chan, P., Ji, F., Yuen, M. F., Zhuang, G., Seto, W. K. & Zhang, L., Feb 2022, In: The Lancet Global Health. 10, 2, p. e278-e287Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Critical timing and extent of public health interventions to control outbreaks dominated by SARS-CoV-2 variants in Australia: a mathematical modelling study
Zou, Z., Fairley, C. K., Shen, M., Scott, N., Xu, X., Li, Z., Li, R., Zhuang, G. & Zhang, L., Feb 2022, In: International Journal of Infectious Diseases. 115, p. 154-165 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access -
Early Melanoma Diagnosis with Sequential Dermoscopic Images
Yu, Z., Nguyen, J., Nguyen, T. D., Kelly, J., Mclean, C., Bonnington, P., Zhang, L., Mar, V. & Ge, Z., Mar 2022, In: IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging. 41, 3, p. 633-646 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Integrated medical resource consumption stratification in hospitalized patients: an Auto Triage Management model based on accurate risk, cost and length of stay prediction
Zhong, Q., Li, Z., Wang, W., Zhang, L. & He, K., May 2022, In: Science China Life Sciences. 65, 5, p. 988-999 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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2021 Australasian Sexual and Reproductive Health Alliance (ASRHA) Innovation Award
Chow, Eric (Recipient), Fairley, Christopher (Recipient), Chen, Marcus (Recipient), Bradshaw, Catriona (Recipient), Zhang, Lei (Recipient), Hocking, J. S. (Recipient) & Williamson, D. A. (Recipient), 6 Sep 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2020 Childhood Obesity & COVID-19 Prevention and Control International Symposium,
Lei Zhang (Organiser)
19 Sep 2020 → 20 Sep 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Joint Australasian HIV&AIDS and Sexual Health Conferences
Lei Zhang (Speaker)
16 Nov 2020 → 20 Nov 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Public Lecture, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
Lei Zhang (Contributor)
29 Oct 2020Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Clinical research and bigdata forum 2020
Lei Zhang (Contributor)
1 Nov 2020Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Public Lecture, First-affiliated hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University
Lei Zhang (Contributor)
10 Oct 2019Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar