Dr Luke Balcombe is a Researcher and Advisor based at the Centre for Mental Health at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. He reviews literature and current trends as well as consults on protocols and the effective implementation of digital mental health and AI chatbot innovations. His background in psychology has been applied in the research, development and evaluation of AI chatbots (EVA AI companion and Dr Jay AI therapist) as well as for digital mental health interventions and support. He has also provided expert insights into the mental health of men and athletes, as well as the impacts of social media and internet scams. Luke is also a Founder in Residence at the James Cook University Ideas Lab in Cairns, Australia where he codesigns and codevelops prototypes and applications for better serving marginalized populations such as young people, middle-aged men as well as neurodivergent and trauma-affected populations.
