Dean, School of Health Sciences

Professor Gregory Kolt

Professor Gregory Kolt is the Dean of Health Sciences, Professor of Health Science, Provost - Campbelltown Campus, and Lead Dean - Foreign Relations at Western Sydney University, Australia.

Professor Kolt has an academic background that spans several disciplines including psychology, physiotherapy, and education. He holds a PhD in Psychology, is a Registered Psychologist, and has worked extensively in academic, research, and practice settings in Australia and New Zealand. His research achievements are recognised internationally with around $5.75 million of external research grant funding and the publication of several books and book chapters, and over 180 journal publications (Scopus H-Index 40, Google H-Index 56).

Professor Kolt has been awarded Fellowships of the Royal Society of New South Wales, the American College of Sports Medicine, the Australian Sports Medicine Federation, and the Asian-South Pacific Association of Sport Psychology.

Professor Kolt is a recognised senior academic leader and manager with extensive experience in University settings, including achievements in significant change and growth processes. He has leadership experience spanning the broad health science, human science, and other science disciplines. He is Chair of the Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia, an Executive Member of the Australian Council of Deans of Health Sciences, and Chair of the Board of Directors for Sports Medicine Australia.

Contact the Dean of Health Sciences
Jenni Haines
Executive Assistant
Email: J.Haines@westernsydney.edu.au
Telephone: (02) 4620 3590