Our PhD candidates are making their mark
Keen to take on a PhD? Meet some of our current candidates and graduates undertaking high-impact research they’re truly passionate about.
Agnes Ruramai Mukurumbira
During her PhD, Agnes became Deakin’s first ever winner of an international Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition explaining her work developing a prototype for antimicrobial food packaging using native Australian essential oils.
Amrita Kamath
Amrita Kamath is passionate about science. That’s why, through her PhD she’s researching ways that science can be made more engaging and interesting for students.
Did you know?
Many PhD candidates come from the full-time workforce to boost their career potential.
As a deaf person, Ramunas McRae left the corporate world to study a PhD to help prevent adverse mental health outcomes in the Deaf community.
Our research community will cheer you on every step of the way
‘My primary supervisor, Professor Kathryn Backholer was a massive support throughout my entire PhD. Even though we’re based on different campuses, she was never more than a phone call away and she even supported me with seeking other opportunities, including working with the United Nations.’
Oliver Huse
PhD in preventative health and nutrition
'I’ve been able to achieve so much more than I thought possible thanks to the great support of my supervisors.’
April Murphy
PhD candidate in criminology
‘What led me to pursue a PhD at Deakin over other universities was the expertise of my supervisor, the financial support of a full scholarship, the invaluable resources and guidance and the opportunity to learn from other academics.’
Septrin Calamba
PhD candidate in the impact of conflict on youth in Philippines
Did you know?
Neesa is studying a PhD at both Deakin and the Universiti Teknologi Petronas in Malaysia.
By enrolling in Deakin Cotutelle Program, you not only study and have a supervisory team at two global universities, but you will also earn a PhD from both institutions.
David Leek
Inspired by humanity’s most pressing issues? Find out how PhD candidate David Leek is exploring the impact of conflict-induced displacement in Australia’s South Sudanese community.
Jacquelyn Baker
With a Deakin PhD, your career will go beyond academia. Learn how Dr Jacquelyn Baker’s PhD earned her a role at the Geelong Heritage Centre.
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