Professor Dr. Toby Cumming
Assistant Professor
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Biography
Toby Cumming holds a PhD in Neuropsychology from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor of Behavioural Science from La Trobe University. He worked as a Research Fellow at the Florey Institute, focusing on stroke rehabilitation and the vascular contributions to dementia before shifting to the Victorian State Government's Sustainability Victoria. There, he led the Victorian Healthy Homes Program, which conducted a groundbreaking randomized controlled trial on the health benefits of residential energy efficiency upgrades. Toby's current role at Monash University as a Research Fellow under the Climate Health Initiative allows him to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate change and health, addressing critical issues at the intersection of environmental sustainability and public health.
Research Interests
Experience
Research Fellow
2025-01-01 — PresentMonash University • Melbourne
Research Fellow in the Climate Health Initiative.
Research Fellow
2005-01-01 — 2019-12-01Florey Institute • Melbourne
Investigated stroke rehabilitation and vascular contributions to dementia.
Program Leader
2019-01-01 — 2022-12-01Sustainability Victoria • Melbourne
Led the Victorian Healthy Homes Program.
Requirements for Monash University
Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
IELTS
TOEFL
Prerequisites
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.