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Dr Ali Raza

Senior Lecturer in Animal Health - School of Environmental and Rural Science

Biography

I am a Senior Lecturer and veterinary parasitologist with a strong commitment to advancing animal health within a One Health framework. I have held academic and research positions as an Assistant Professor at the University of Copenhagen, a Research Fellow at the University of Queensland, and a Lecturer at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. I completed my PhD in Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland in 2017. My international research excellence has been recognised through prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (2018, 2022), as well as multiple performance-based awards. I have secured over AUD $2.5 million in competitive research funding and contribute nationally to parasite control strategies through my role on the ParaBoss Technical Committee. Alongside my research, I am strongly committed to education, delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in animal science and mentoring the next generation of researchers. My work sits at the intersection of veterinary parasitology, microbiology, pharmacology, and One Health, with clear relevance to both academia and industry. With a career spanning Australia, Europe, and South Asia, I integrate research leadership, teaching excellence, and international collaboration to address global challenges in animal health.

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