Prominent Alumni

Patrick McGorry (PhD 1991) is a leading international researcher, clinician and advocate for youth mental health reform. Over his career he has made a significant contribution to the improvement of the youth mental health sector in Australia and worldwide. Read his story..

Monash has produced many research degree graduates who have had brilliant careers and made an outstanding contribution to the world.

Dr Greg Ayers
Former Director, Bureau of Meteorology
PhD (1976)

Dr Adam Bandt MP
Member for Melbourne, Australian Government
PhD (2008)

Professor Ron Johnston
Eminent geographer and political scientist
PhD (1967) Honorary LLD (1999)

Professor Sarah Joseph
Human rights academic and Director for the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law
PhD (2003)

Professor Ben Kiernan
Expert on the study of genocide and crimes against humanity
PhD (1983)

Professor Patrick McGorry
Mental health expert
PhD (1991)

Dr Anusorn Sangnimnuan
President, Bangchak Petroleum Public Company Limited
PhD (1985)

Professor Julian Savulescu
World-leading ethics scholar
PhD (1995)

Dr Don Watson
Author
PhD (1977)