Dr. Luna Xu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Luna Xu is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Population Health, University of New South Wales. She holds a nursing degree from China (2009), a Master of Science in advanced nursing studies from the United Kingdom (2011), a Master of Public Health (2012), and a PhD from the University of Newcastle, Australia (2016). She has been awarded a Heart Foundation post-doctoral fellowship and has significant research funding exceeding $450K from various prestigious organizations. Her research focuses on population health, emphasizing the significance of healthy eating in the primary and secondary prevention of chronic diseases among older adults. Dr. Xu is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Australian Association of Gerontology and the Cardiovascular Society of Australia and New Zealand, and she contributes to multiple projects aiming to improve health outcomes for aging populations. She is also heavily involved in research collaborations with various national and international institutions, generating impactful insights into dietary risks and health outcomes in specific population groups.

Research Interests

Experience

Scientia Lecturer

2020-07-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Joined the School of Population Health as a lecturer after completing a post-doctoral fellowship.

Awards

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National Heart Foundation Post-Doctoral Fellowship

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NSW Heart Foundation CVRN 2020 Professional Development Award

Requirements for University of New South Wales

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.