Professor Dr. Shane Costello

Biography

Shane Costello is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in the School of Educational Psychology and Counselling at Monash University. He is a registered psychologist with an endorsement in educational and developmental psychology, and a board-approved supervisor. His academic focus includes individual differences, psychometrics, and complex psychological assessments aimed at understanding various cognitive abilities and personality traits. Shane played a critical role in the development and validation of psychological instruments and has contributed significantly to research on mental health and wellbeing through projects involving Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for treating mental illnesses, particularly trauma in military and emergency service workers. He has taught courses on psychological assessment and has been committed to educational practices that promote mental health awareness. Shane's dedication to academic inquiry is reflected in his ongoing research interests and his collaborative work on projects that align with UN Sustainable Development Goals. He completed his PhD at Monash University in 2015, has authored and contributed to multiple research outputs, and is involved in various projects aimed at enhancing educational outcomes in psychological training programs.

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