Dr Luke Bearup

Dr. Luke Bearup is a qualified sociologist and experienced researcher currently serving as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Artificial Intelligence for Digital Health at Swinburne University of Technology since May 2023. With a robust background in socio-economic development, policy analysis, and humanitarian research, Dr. Bearup has held various positions, including Senior Program Associate at Australian Business Volunteers and Honorary Lecturer at The Australian National University. Previous roles include Senior Analyst for Social Cohesion at the World Food Programme, Research Fellow at Deakin University, and Regional Child Protection Research and Development Specialist at World Vision. Dr. Bearup holds a Ph.D. and has taught extensively on gender studies, focusing on social policies related to trafficking, migration, and humanitarian reform.