Sebastian H. Doeltgen

Professor Sebastian Doeltgen is Dean (Education) in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Flinders University, Australia, where he leads strategic initiatives to advance curriculum quality and design, academic standards, and student success. A speech pathologist and neurorehabilitation researcher, his internationally recognized work focuses on the assessment and recovery of swallowing function. He directs the Swallowing Neurorehabilitation Research Lab, developing innovative assessment tools and therapeutic approaches grounded in neurophysiology and clinical reasoning. Passionate about bridging research and practice, Sebastian is also a dedicated educator and mentor, known for fostering scientific curiosity and evidence-based care in future clinicians.