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 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne

Research Fellow in the Climate Health Initiative.

Research Fellow

2005-01-01 — 2019-12-01

Florey Institute • Melbourne

Investigated stroke rehabilitation and vascular contributions to dementia.

Program Leader

2019-01-01 — 2022-12-01

Sustainability Victoria • Melbourne

Led the Victorian Healthy Homes Program.

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.