Dr Jeffrey So is a Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of the Sunshine Coast, with contribution to nutrition and public health research in the areas of infant and child nutrition and feeding, parenting, food security, mental health, mHealth and health equity. He is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and member of Dietitians Australia. He completed his PhD at the Queensland University of Technology, where his research focused on engaging fathers in child nutrition and parenting support, particularly in contexts of socioeconomic disadvantage.

Jeffrey’s research addresses real-world “wicked problems” that require engaging communities and rightsholders through strengths-based approaches. He explores how cultural and socioeconomic factors, gender, and systemic disadvantage shape nutrition knowledge, eating behaviours, and access to food and healthcare. He is experienced in qualitative and co-design methodologies with consumers to inform the development of inclusive, community-focused, and culturally responsive practice and interventions.

Jeffrey brings over a decade of experience across research, education, community nutrition, aged care, and disability sectors. He has taught into undergraduate and postgraduate nutrition and public health courses and has supervised Honours students on projects related to child feeding. He is passionate about translating research into practice and fostering practice-ready, equity-oriented nutrition and dietetic graduates.