Dr. Melissa Hatty

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Melissa Hatty is a Research Fellow at BehaviourWorks Australia, where she works on projects relating to Environment, Health & Social Education. Her research interests encompass a diverse range of topics, including health, natural environments, and conservation, with a particular focus on the physical and psychological health benefits of contact with nature. She is a registered Health Psychologist and teaches postgraduate psychology students, supervising their research activities. Her expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, striving to contribute towards global efforts in ending poverty and protecting the planet. Melissa's research utilizes behavioral science to influence pro-environmental and pro-biodiversity conservation behaviors. Over the past five years, she has collaborated on various significant projects, including the Marine Park Public Sentiment Survey and the Kindness Conflict Survey, engaging in interdisciplinary research that spans across behavioral sciences and environmental psychology.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

— Present

BehaviourWorks Australia • Clayton, VIC, Australia

Conducting research on the intersection of psychology and environmental conservation, focusing on the health benefits of nature.

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.