Dr. Katie Xu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Katie Xu obtained her PhD in Marketing from Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Her research centers on consumer behavior, with a primary focus on branding and sensory marketing, particularly how phonology affects brand naming. She has contributed to the understanding of how product names and branding influence consumer perceptions and choices. Throughout her academic career, she has published various outputs and engaged in collaborations that examine key marketing concepts and their applications. Xu is actively involved in research areas aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on how effective marketing strategies can contribute to broader social objectives, such as poverty reduction and environmental sustainability.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

Monash University • Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Lecturer in Marketing with expertise in consumer behavior and branding.

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.