Marcella Meneguello

Dr. Marcella Meneguello is a multidisciplinary academic at Torrens University Australia, serving as a full-time Lecturer in the Community Services Course, member of the Social Justice Research Network, and Consultant at The Social Enterprise Hub. Her research focuses on Photovoice methodologies to address mental health and social connection challenges among older migrants, minority groups, and culturally diverse populations in Australia.

• Education: PhD in Human Physiology (Universidade de São Paulo, 2005), MPhil in Public Health, MRes in Exercise Science (2000), and BPhysEd (1996)

Research interests span public health interventions, aging populations, and creative health promotion strategies. Her work contributes to UN SDGs related to good health and well-being (SDG3) and reducing inequalities (SDG10). Recent publications explore immune system functionality in aging populations, weight management strategies, and exercise physiology in elderly populations.

Advising and grants: No formal advisees listed, but collaborates extensively with research networks like the Social Justice Research Network. Active in grant-funded projects exploring migrant health and social integration.

Labs/Teams: Core member of Social Justice Research Network and Social Enterprise Hub at Torrens University.