Personal profile
Research interests
- psychology and cognitive neuroscience - neuroimaging - learning and memory - psychology education - academic integrity - student and staff wellbeing - learning theory and immersive technologies
Research Profile
Matthew joined Torrens University Australia in October 2022. He brings a breadth and depth of academic experience from his previous roles as Academic Director for Monash Online and Education Director for Psychology at Monash University. A cognitive neuroscientist by training, he has built an international reputation for expertise in human learning and memory; as well as in education-focused research of teaching and learning innovation. Prof Mundy’s aim is to infuse research-driven change into tertiary teaching, through understanding of the psychological science behind learning and memory. He is particularly driven to ensure healthy mental health and wellbeing sit alongside effective and engaging learning ensuring high quality outcomes for all students. Prof Mundy studied Psychology and Neuroscience (BSc Hons, MSc) at the University of Liverpool (England) and obtained his PhD in Psychology from Cardiff University (Wales).
Education/Academic qualification
Psychology and Neuroscience PhD Perceptual learning in humans 2007 Cardiff University, UK 2003-2006 Psychology and Neuroscience MSc Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience 2003 University of Liverpool, UK 2002-2003 Psychology and Neuroscience BSc (Hons) Psychology and Neuroscience 2002 University of Liverpool, UK 1999-2002
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Effectiveness of an education intervention in reducing self- and other-directed ageism: a pre-/post- pilot study
O’Brien, L. M., Mundy, M., Cook, N., Sabatini, S. & Ambagtsheer, R. C., Dec 2026, In: BMC psychology. 14, 1, 762.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Correction to: The temptation to cheat in online exams: moving beyond the binary discourse of cheating and not cheating (International Journal for Educational Integrity, (2023), 19, 1, (21), 10.1007/s40979-023-00143-2)
Henderson, M., Chung, J., Awdry, R., Ashford, C., Bryant, M., Mundy, M. & Ryan, K., Dec 2024, In: International Journal for Educational Integrity. 20, 1, 17.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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Online examinations: Factors that impact student experience and perceptions of academic performance
Henderson, M., Awdry, R., Chung, J., Bryant, M., Patel, S. V., Yu, A. S., Mundy, M., Ryan, K. & Ashford, C., 2024, In: Australasian Journal of Educational Technology. 40, 4, p. 73-89 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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E-learning: Development of a Fully Online 4th Year Psychology Program
Garivaldis, F. J., McKenzie, S. P. & Mundy, M., 1 Jan 2023, Clinical Education for the Health Professions: Theory and Practice. Springer Nature, p. 777-794 18 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Evaluating and expanding usability and user satisfaction of an online research portal
Holt, C. J., Aziz, Z., McKenzie, S., Garivaldis, F., Gornall, A. L., Chung, J. & Mundy, M., 2023, In: Australasian Journal of Educational Technology. 39, 4, p. 1-15 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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