Assoc. Prof. Dr. Herbert Jelinek, PhD, is a distinguished neuroscientist and academic with extensive contributions to biomedical science, neuroscience, and clinical physiology. Born in Vienna, Austria, and educated in Sydney, he holds a Ph.D. in Medicine specializing in Neuroscience from the University of Sydney, with additional qualifications in Human Genetics, Psychology, and Neuroscience. He currently serves as Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Graduate Studies in the Department of Clinical Sciences at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, where he also contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development, supervision, and research leadership. His impressive research record is reflected in an H-index of 43 on Scopus with nearly 400 publications and over 8,400 citations, and an H-index of 54 on Google Scholar with over 13,900 citations, highlighting his global academic influence. Dr. Jelinek’s expertise spans biomedical engineering, applied neuroscience, and clinical neurophysiology, with specific interests in heart rate variability, neurofeedback, biofeedback, autonomic dysfunction, and diabetic complications. His academic journey includes previous appointments as Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at Charles Sturt University, where he played a pivotal role in course design, laboratory development, and mentoring of research students, alongside leadership in several academic committees. Internationally recognized for integrating neuroscience, psychology, and biomedical innovation, Dr. Jelinek’s interdisciplinary approach bridges research and clinical application, advancing diagnostic methods for chronic disease and neurophysiological disorders. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE Engineering in Biology and Medicine Society and an active member of the Applied Neuroscience Society of Australasia. Through decades of academic leadership, student mentorship, and scholarly excellence, Dr. Herbert Franz Jelinek continues to shape the evolving landscape of neuroscience, biofeedback, and biomedical education across research and clinical domains.
Featured Publications:
Jelinek, H. F., … (2025). Hierarchical random forest model, inflammation and oxidative stress as predictors of the atherogenic index of plasma and diabetes progression. Scientific Reports.
Jelinek, H. F., … (2025). Diabetic foot prevention, assessment, and management using innovative smart wearable technology: A systematic review. [Journal name not specified].
Jelinek, H. F., … (2025). Vm and ζ-potential of Candida albicans correlate with biofilm formation. Scientific Reports.
Jelinek, H. F., … (2025). Enhancing CCTA image quality: A review of deep learning approaches for advanced artifact correction and denoising. Artificial Intelligence Review.
Jelinek, H. F., … (2025). Placebo effect in gameplay: Insights from Reddit crowdsourcing towards intrinsic behavior understanding. [Conference Paper].