Dr Mathieu Figeys
Senior Lecturer
School of Nursing and Midwifery
- Email:mathieu.figeys@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:0243484392
Career Summary
Biography
Dr Mathieu Figeys is a Senior Lecturer with the School of Nursing & Midwifery and a Registered Nurse in both Australia and Canada. With an interdisciplinary background, he is passionate about collaborative innovation, research, teaching, and learning.
Mathieu holds a PhD in Rehabilitation Medicine from the University of Alberta, where his thesis focused on the effects of non-invasive brain stimulation on cognition and brain blood flow in various populations, including stroke, older adults living with depression, and neurocognitive disorders. He also earned a Master of Science in Ageing and Health from Queen’s University School of Rehabilitation Therapy (Kingston, Canada) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Before joining the University of Newcastle, Dr Figeys completed research fellowships with the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Alberta and at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (Alberta Health Services), where he conducted and led several research and innovation projects utilizing technology in rehabilitation applications and to promote ageing well at home. He has additional experience in product development and validation studies with industry partners to facilitate commercialization.
Clinically, Dr Figeys has near-decade of experience as an Emergency Department Nurse in Canada, with additional training in adult, paediatric, and trauma resuscitation.
Currently, Mathieu is focused on developing and implementing innovative technological solutions to promote ageing well, preventing cognitive decline, and is interested in conducting randomized controlled trials to assess the effectiveness of non-invasive brain stimulation in various populations. His wide range of research interests includes:
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Dementia rehabilitation
- Non-invasive brain stimulation
- Functional neuroimaging
- Machine learning
- Artificial intelligence in the healthcare system
- Artificial intelligence in health curriculums
- Communication patterns between caregivers and people living with dementia
- Experience of stroke survivors as they undergo rehabilitation
- Impact of aphasia on quality of life
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science, University of Alberta - Canada
- Master of Science, Queens University
Keywords
- Ageing
- Aphasia
- Cognitive Decline
- Dementia
- Neuromodulation
- Nursing
- Rehabilitation
- Stroke
- Technology
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- French (Fluent)
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
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| 420109 | Rehabilitation | 20 |
| 520401 | Cognition | 30 |
| 320699 | Medical biotechnology not elsewhere classified | 10 |
| 420502 | Aged care nursing | 40 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
| Title | Organisation / Department |
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| Senior Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Nursing and Midwifery Australia |
Academic appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 2/6/2022 - 31/5/2024 | Senior Research Fellow | University of Alberta Department of Occupational Therapy Canada |
| 1/6/2022 - 31/5/2024 | Postdoctoral Fellow | Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Alberta Health Services Research, Innovation & Technology Canada |
Membership
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 18/2/2024 - | Registered Nurse | AHPRA Australia |
| 1/12/2015 - | Registered Nurse (Alberta, Canada) | College of Registered Nurses of Alberta Canada |
Professional appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2016 - 31/5/2024 | Registered Nurse - Emergency | Royal Alexandra Hospital, Alberta Health Services Emergency Department Canada |
Awards
Award
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2021 |
Alberta Graduate Excellence Award Government of Alberta |
| 2020 |
Dr Gary McPherson Leadership Award University of Alberta |
Scholarship
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2020 |
Deborah Kully Scholarship in Stuttering Treatment and Research University of Alberta |
Teaching
| Code | Course | Role | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| NURS2004 |
Essentials of Medical Nursing School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Newcastle |
Teaching Staff - Tutor | 22/7/2024 - 1/12/2024 |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Conference (4 outputs)
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| 2025 |
Orsina M, Figeys M, Walker R, Johnson A, 'Exploring Pedagogical Approaches to Digital Intraoperative Simulation in Pre-registration Nursing Curricula: A Scoping Review' (2025)
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| 2023 | Rincon AR, Chan A, Figeys M, Koubasi F, Ahmed Y, Gregson G, Miguel-Cruz A, 'CO-DESIGNING A HIGH-ACCURACY HOME MONITORING SYSTEM FOR MANAGING FRAILTY IN OLDER ADULTS', INNOVATION IN AGING (2023) | ||||
| 2023 | Figeys M, Koubasi F, Hwang D, Hunder A, Chan A, Miguel-Cruz A, Rincon AR, 'INNOVATION IN AGING & ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATION: THE POTENTIAL OF MIXED REALITY TECHNOLOGIES', INNOVATION IN AGING (2023) | ||||
| 2021 | Figeys M, Kim E, Leung A, Raso J, Kammerer H, Rawani D, 'TRANSCRANIAL BRAIN STIMULATION IMPROVES COGNITION IN OLDER ADULTS WITH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY', INNOVATION IN AGING (2021) | ||||
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Journal article (14 outputs)
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| 2025 |
Torabgar M, Figeys M, Esmail S, Stroulia E, Ríos Rincón AM, 'Machine Learning Analysis of Engagement Behaviors in Older Adults With Dementia Playing Mobile Games: Exploratory Study', Jmir Serious Games, 13 (2025) [C1]
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| 2025 |
Alshammari S, Alsubaie M, Figeys M, Ríos Rincon A, Ezeugwu V, Esmail S, Daum C, Liu L, Miguel Cruz A, 'Analyzing Mobility Indicators Using Machine Learning to Detect Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Scoping Review', Applied Clinical Informatics, 16, 974-987 (2025) [C1]
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| 2025 |
Ríos Rincón AM, Guptill C, Liubaoerjijin Y, Figeys M, Koubasi F, Gregson G, Miguel Cruz A, 'Effectiveness of a New Device for Hand, Wrist, and Forearm Rehabilitation: Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial.', JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol, 12 (2025) [C1]
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| 2024 |
Bhupal N, Bures L, Peterson E, Nicol S, Figeys M, Cruz AM, 'Technological interventions in Functional Capacity Evaluations: An insight into current applications', Work, 79, 1613-1626 (2024) [C1]
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| 2024 |
Wauters LD, Croot K, Dial HR, Duffy JR, Grasso SM, Kim E, Mendez KS, Ballard KJ, Clark HM, Kohley L, Murray LL, Rogalski EJ, Figeys M, Milman L, Henry ML, 'Behavioral Treatment for Speech and Language in Primary Progressive Aphasia and Primary Progressive Apraxia of Speech: A Systematic Review', NEUROPSYCHOLOGY REVIEW, 34, 882-923 (2024) [C1]
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| 2023 |
Figeys M, Loucks TM, Leung AWS, Kim ES, 'Transcranial direct current stimulation over the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex increases oxyhemoglobin concentration and cognitive performance dependent on cognitive load', BEHAVIOURAL BRAIN RESEARCH, 443 (2023) [C1]
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| 2023 |
Figeys M, Koubasi F, Hwang D, Hunder A, Miguel-Cruz A, Rincon AR, 'Challenges and promises of mixed-reality interventions in acquired brain injury rehabilitation: A scoping review', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS, 179 (2023) [C1]
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| 2023 |
Zeeman M, Figeys M, Brimmo T, Burnstad C, Hao J, Kim ES, 'Task-Evoked Pupillary Response as a Potential Biomarker of Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Scoping Review', AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND OTHER DEMENTIAS, 38 (2023) [C1]
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| 2022 |
Figeys M, Kim ES, Hopper T, 'Does Right-Hemispheric Anodal tDCS Enhance the Impact of Script Training in Chronic Aphasia? A Single-Subject Experimental Study', FRONTIERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES, 2 (2022)
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| 2022 |
Figeys M, Villarey S, Leung AWS, Raso J, Buchan S, Kammerer H, Rawani D, Kohls-Wiebe M, Kim ES, 'tDCS over the left prefrontal Cortex improves mental flexibility and inhibition in geriatric inpatients with symptoms of depression or anxiety: A pilot randomized controlled trial', FRONTIERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES, 3 (2022) [C1]
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| 2022 |
Rincon AMR, Guptill C, Salamanca JDG, Liubaoerjijin Y, Figeys M, Gregson G, Miguel-Cruz A, 'Understanding the Technology Acceptance and Usability of a New Device for Hand Therapy: Qualitative Descriptive Study', JMIR REHABILITATION AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, 9 [C1]
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| 2021 |
Figeys M, Zeeman M, Kim ES, 'Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Cognitive Performance and Cerebral Oxygen Hemodynamics: A Systematic Review', FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE, 15 (2021) [C1]
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| 2020 |
Figeys M, Ahmed N, Evans J, 'Examining the use of geriatric assessment teams and comprehensive geriatric assessment in emergency departments', Canadian Journal of Emergency Nursing, 40 32-36
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| 2018 |
Kim ES, Figeys M, Hubbard HI, Wilson C, 'The Impact of Aphasia Camp Participation on Quality of Life: A Primary Progressive Aphasia Perspective', SEMINARS IN SPEECH AND LANGUAGE, 39, 270-283 (2018) [C1]
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Poster (2 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
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| 2025 |
Orsina M, Figeys M, Walker R, Kluge M, Johnson A, 'Intraoperative nursing in pre-registration nursing programs: A scoping review' (2025)
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| 2025 |
Figeys M, Orsina M, Sunner C, Gaviola M, 'Does Generative AI Perpetuate Digital Ageism? Insights from a Critical Visual Analysis' (2025)
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Preprint (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
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| 2022 |
Rios Rincon AM, Guptill C, Guevara Salamanca J, Liubaoerjijin Y, Figeys M, Gregson G, Miguel-Cruz A, 'Determining the technology acceptance and usability of a new device for hand therapy: A qualitative description study (Preprint) (2022)
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Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 6 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $58,080 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20255 grants / $27,500
Meaningful Measures in the Home$7,500
Funding body: Hills Health Pty Ltd
| Funding body | Hills Health Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Mathieu Figeys, Mr Andrew Pedrazzini, Mr Daniel Pilbrow, Karim Amin, Mr Karim Amin, Helene Blanchard, Ms Helene Blanchard, Professor Mariko Carey, Professor Mariko Carey, Dimooulos, Bill Dimopoulos, Andrew Pedrazzini, Daniel Pilbrow, Prof Jason Prior, Mike Young, Dr Mike Young |
| Scheme | Research Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2025 |
| Funding Finish | 2025 |
| GNo | G2500915 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
Meaningful Measures in the Home$5,000
Funding body: My Medic Watch
| Funding body | My Medic Watch |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Mathieu Figeys, Mr Andrew Pedrazzini, Mr Daniel Pilbrow, Karim Amin, Mr Karim Amin, Helene Blanchard, Ms Helene Blanchard, Professor Mariko Carey, Professor Mariko Carey, Dimooulos, Bill Dimopoulos, Andrew Pedrazzini, Daniel Pilbrow, Prof Jason Prior, Mike Young, Dr Mike Young |
| Scheme | Research Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2025 |
| Funding Finish | 2025 |
| GNo | G2500912 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
Meaningful Measures in the Home$5,000
Funding body: Intelicare Holdings Limited
| Funding body | Intelicare Holdings Limited |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Mathieu Figeys, Mr Andrew Pedrazzini, Mr Daniel Pilbrow, Karim Amin, Mr Karim Amin, Ms Helene Blanchard, Helene Blanchard, Professor Mariko Carey, Professor Mariko Carey, Dimooulos, Bill Dimopoulos, Andrew Pedrazzini, Daniel Pilbrow, Prof Jason Prior, Mike Young, Dr Mike Young |
| Scheme | Research Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2025 |
| Funding Finish | 2025 |
| GNo | G2500913 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
Meaningful Measures in the Home$5,000
Funding body: Vlepis Pty Ltd
| Funding body | Vlepis Pty Ltd |
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| Project Team | Doctor Mathieu Figeys, Mr Andrew Pedrazzini, Mr Daniel Pilbrow, Karim Amin, Mr Karim Amin, Helene Blanchard, Ms Helene Blanchard, Professor Mariko Carey, Professor Mariko Carey, Dimooulos, Bill Dimopoulos, Andrew Pedrazzini, Daniel Pilbrow, Prof Jason Prior, Dr Mike Young, Mike Young |
| Scheme | Research Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2025 |
| Funding Finish | 2025 |
| GNo | G2500914 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
Meaningful Measures in the Home$5,000
Funding body: United 4 Care Pty Ltd
| Funding body | United 4 Care Pty Ltd |
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| Project Team | Doctor Mathieu Figeys, Mr Andrew Pedrazzini, Mr Daniel Pilbrow, Karim Amin, Mr Karim Amin, Ms Helene Blanchard, Helene Blanchard, Professor Mariko Carey, Professor Mariko Carey, Dimooulos, Bill Dimopoulos, Andrew Pedrazzini, Daniel Pilbrow, Prof Jason Prior, Mike Young, Dr Mike Young |
| Scheme | Research Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2025 |
| Funding Finish | 2025 |
| GNo | G2500916 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
20241 grants / $30,580
Meaningful Measures in the Home$30,580
Funding body: NSSN NSW Smart Sensing Network
| Funding body | NSSN NSW Smart Sensing Network |
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| Project Team | Doctor Mathieu Figeys, Professor Paul Egglestone, Mr Andrew Pedrazzini, Mr Daniel Pilbrow, Mr Karim Amin, Karim Amin, Ms Helene Blanchard, Helene Blanchard, Professor Mariko Carey, Professor Mariko Carey, Dimooulos, Bill Dimopoulos, Andrew Pedrazzini, Daniel Pilbrow, Prof Jason Prior, Mike Young, Dr Mike Young |
| Scheme | Grand Challenge |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2024 |
| Funding Finish | 2026 |
| GNo | G2301509 |
| Type Of Funding | C2400 – Aust StateTerritoryLocal – Other |
| Category | 2400 |
| UON | Y |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Completed9
Current3
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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| 2025 | PhD | Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation as treatment for Post Partum Depression; a phenomenological study using creative expression to complement and validate efficacy of the bilateral accelerated theta burst protocol. | PhD (Nursing), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2025 | PhD | Improving Blood Pressure Control Among Nepalese Immigrants in Australia: A Mixed-Method Study | PhD (Nursing), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2023 | PhD | Using Virtual Reality to Teach Intraoperative Nursing in Undergraduate Nursing Programs: A Multi-Method Study | PhD (Nursing), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
Past Supervision
| Year | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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| 2024 | PhD | Examining the Effects of Frontotemporal Neuromodulation and Serious Gaming in Cognitive Rehabilitation | Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta | Co-Supervisor |
| 2023 | Masters | Smart Sensing in Return to Work Evaluation | Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta | Co-Supervisor |
| 2023 | Masters | Smart Sensing in Return to Work Evaluation | Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta | Co-Supervisor |
| 2023 | Honours | Smart Sensing in Return to Work Evaluation | Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta | Co-Supervisor |
| 2023 | Masters | Smart Sensing in Return to Work Evaluation | Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta | Co-Supervisor |
| 2022 | Honours | Examining the effects of tDCS on cognitive processing in adults with symptoms of depression | Biological Sciences, University of Alberta | Co-Supervisor |
| 2021 | Honours | Can tDCS Increase Cognitive Functioning? | Health Not Elswhere Classified, University of Alberta | Co-Supervisor |
| 2017 | Unknown | Clinical Supervisor: Emergency Department | Paramedical Studies, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Alberta Health Services | Sole Supervisor |
| 2016 | Unknown | Clinical Supervisor: Emergency Department | Nursing, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Alberta Health Services | Sole Supervisor |
Research Opportunities
Graduate Student
Prospective graduate students can contact Dr Mathieu Figeys directly with an expression of interest
PHD
School of Nursing and Midwifery
1/8/2024 - 31/8/2028
Contact
Doctor Mathieu Figeys
University of Newcastle
School of Nursing and Midwifery
mathieu.figeys@newcastle.edu.au
Dr Mathieu Figeys
Position
Senior Lecturer
School of Nursing and Midwifery
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
Contact Details
| mathieu.figeys@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Phone | 0243484392 |
| Link | Personal webpage |
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