Postgraduate profiles
Phiona Stanley
PhD student, Faculty of Education
Monash Education PhD student Phiona Stanley started her teaching life as a "backpacker teacher" in Peru.
Andrea Crompton
Graduate Diploma in Mental Health for Teaching Professions
Halfway through a Bachelor of Music degree, Andrea Crompton decided to pursue a major in therapy.
Julie Willems
PhD student, Faculty of Arts
PhD Education student Julie Willems received a Monash Equity Travel Grant to conduct research in the US.
For PhD Education student Worawoot Tutwisoot life is about learning.
Cate Lombard
PhD researcher, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Cate Lombard has taken her important research on obesity prevention to the world
Diana Ionescu
PhD student, Faculty of Science
Diana Ionescu left her job as a physics teacher in Romania to take on a PhD at Monash.
Clay Douglas
PhD student, Monash University Accident Research Centre
Clay Douglas credits his Monash PhD supervisor with the support and encouragement that led to him presenting papers at conferences in the US, Germany and Melbourne.
Manzar Sohail
PhD student, Faculty of Science
Since the earliest days of his education, Manzar has never thought of doing anything other than research in one of the world's best universities, Manzar has seized his chance to work with what he regards as some of the "top scientists in the discipline of chemistry" and hopes to one day lead his own research team.
Anthony Auxilio
PhD student, Faculty of Science
The PhD chemistry candidate chose Monash because of the University's international and multi-national reputations, Anthony was further encouraged by Monash's generous scholarship programs.
Philosophy PhD student Russell Blackford is using his Monash research scholarship to make a rigorous contribution to some of society's big debates. Shaped by research and the guidance of his academic supervisors he now has a better understanding of the contribution he wants to make.
Lisa Alexander
PhD student – Faculty of Arts
When the opportunity arose for Lisa Alexander to work with some of the most internationally renowned climate scientists she jumped at the chance. Monash has also provided Lisa the opportunity to extend her professional networks.
Laura Ancilli
PhD student – Faculty of Arts
PhD student Laura Ancilli has experienced the advantages of accessing the research facilities and services a university like Monash provides.
Marilyn Johnson
Masters of Applied Social Research
Currently studying a PhD at Monash
The need to acquire skills that enabled her to work as an active and collaborative researcher lead Marilyn Johnson to the Master of Applied Social Research.
The Master of Diplomacy and Trade has exceeded Arabella's expectations and provided her with the confidence to pursue career opportunities in international law and public policy.
After researching alternative MBAs, Robert found the reputation, high quality of teaching and support offered by the Monash MBA made his decision easy.
Yvette Kaman
Master of Education specialising in gifted education
Initially pursuing the course because she had a gifted child, the Master of Education has now inspired Yvette to pursue a career in the area.
Dr Kenneth Cheah chose to study Materials Engineering at Monash because it offered a good balance of science and engineering and he is now working for a high-tech clean energy company.
Perry Wood
Master of Laws (Juris Doctor)
A desire to pursue a career as a practising lawyer lead Perry to the Monash JD.
Ellen Wissing
Master of Medical Radiations (Nuclear Medicine)
With a background in both science and economics, an interest in medical science lead Physics teacher Ellen Wissing to the Master of Medical Radiations.
Ben Finnin
PhD student, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
A positive experience while working at Monash's Centre for Drug Candidate Optimisation inspired pharmaceutical scientist Ben Finnin to pursue a career in research.
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