Rate My Professor Hans Bogaardt

Associate Professor Hans Bogaardt is the Head of Speech Pathology and Course Director for the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) in the School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University. He is a leading expert in speech pathology with a distinguished career spanning clinical research, academia, and international collaboration. Originally from Amsterdam, he began his career in clinical speech pathology practice, developing innovative programs for long-term swallowing problems following strokes. In one case, an elderly man unable to eat or drink for nearly two years regained the ability to consume solid foods like a sausage roll after six weeks of therapy and returned to a normal diet. Bogaardt later transitioned to full-time academia, with prior appointments at the University of Sydney. His expertise encompasses dysphagia management, communication disorders in neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis and stroke, clinical epidemiology, and evidence-based practice.

Bogaardt's research outputs include 49 articles, 12 reviews, and contributions to books. Key publications are 'Does cognitive performance explain the gap between physiological and perceived fall-risk in people with multiple sclerosis?' (Zanotto et al., 2025, Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders), 'Ankyloglossia in Australia: Experiences and perspectives of parents and caregivers' (Akbari et al., 2024, International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology), 'Functional swallowing outcomes related to radiation exposure to dysphagia and aspiration-related structures in oropharyngeal cancer survivors' (Charters et al., 2022), 'Rate of wordfinding difficulties in MS as an isolated language problem and association with cognitive performance' (Tan et al., 2024), and 'Factors influencing speech pathology practice in dysphagia after stroke: A qualitative focus group study' (Choy et al., 2024, International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders). As Director, he leads curriculum development for the 2026 Bachelor program, incorporating simulated client work and placements in diverse settings like hospitals, schools, rehabilitation, and private practice to meet demands heightened by NDIS. He serves on the School's Education Committee, mentors undergraduate and PhD students, and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration reflective of real-world healthcare. His contributions align with UN Sustainable Development Goals including Good Health and Well-being.