Dr. Matthew Kelly

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Matthew Kelly is a leader in health research in the Asia-Pacific region at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH), Australian National University (ANU). With over 15 years of research experience, his work addresses major health challenges in the Asia-Pacific, particularly focusing on the impact of changing food systems on population health in Thailand, where he completed his PhD in Population Health in 2015. Dr. Kelly's expertise covers various aspects of global health, including health transitions, public health nutrition, and the intersections of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) with health outcomes. He also investigates neglected tropical diseases and conducts burden of disease assessments, emphasizing mortality rates. He collaborates closely with leading universities and ministries of health across Southeast Asia, including countries such as Indonesia, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Additionally, Dr. Kelly leads the Master of Public Health program at ANU, where he supervises research students and engages in various health-related projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-07-01 — Present

Department of Applied Epidemiology, National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health • Canberra, ACT, Australia

Leading research initiatives in the field of public health, especially in relation to the Asia-Pacific region.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.