Dr. Amanda Stephens

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amanda Stephens is a Senior Research Fellow at the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC), Australia's largest multidisciplinary research center specializing in injury prevention and transport. With a background in psychology and driver behavior, Amanda joined MUARC in 2013 and has primarily focused on road safety research across England, Scotland, and the Republic of Ireland. Her current research emphasizes understanding and addressing the mechanisms behind risky driving, particularly aggressive, anti-social, and non-compliant behaviors. Amanda is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in driver psychology, boasting 133 research outputs and a robust H-index of 35. Her recent work includes the design and implementation of behavior modification programs to help drivers manage emotional and fatigued driving in general populations and workplace settings. Amanda's research not only advances academic understanding but also informs public safety initiatives and policies. Frequently sought after for her expertise, she provides commentary on road safety and driver behavior in various national and international media outlets.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2013-01-01 — Present

Monash University Accident Research Centre • Melbourne, Australia

Conducting research focused on road safety, driver psychology, and injury prevention.

Awards

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Advancing Women's Research Success Grant

2019-03-18
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Paper Award - Researcher

2023-11-03

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.