Dr. Fiona Barker

Associate Professor

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Biography

Fiona Barker is a Senior Research Fellow in the Planetary Health Division of the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Monash University. She has been awarded a PhD for her work on wastewater reuse and human health risk modeling from the University of Melbourne. Fiona holds a Bachelor of Environmental Science from the University of Waterloo, Canada. Her primary research interests include the intersection of water and human health, focusing on data management systems that support FAIR data principles. Fiona's expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, addressing areas such as quantitative microbial risk assessment, public health concerns surrounding waterborne diseases, and health risk assessments associated with alternative water sources. She actively collaborates on various research projects, including those investigating water recycling and its implications for public health. Fiona is also a member of the editorial board for the journal Microbial Risk Analysis, where she contributes to the peer review process. Her work seeks to advance understanding of water health risks and promote sustainable practices in water resource management.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2015-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Australia

Conducts research on planetary health and public health implications of water management.

Awards

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Highly Commended Research Poster Oral Presentation

2013-01-01
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Travelling Scholarship

2011-01-01
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Post-graduate Publishing Award

2009-01-01
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SPHPM Unsung Hero Award

2022-09-01
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Travelling Scholarship

2015-01-01

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.