Mehak Batra

Mehak Batra serves as an Associate Lecturer in Public Health within the School of Health & Society at La Trobe University, Australia, a position she has held since 2022. Her academic foundation includes clinical dental training in India followed by doctoral research at La Trobe focused on population health.

Her educational background encompasses:

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), I.T.S Dental College, Ghaziabad, India (2004-2008)
• Master of Dental Surgery (MDS), Pacific Dental College and Hospital, Udaipur, India (2010-2013)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), La Trobe University, Wantirna South, Australia (2019-2023)

Dr. Batra's research examines critical public health intersections including maternal nutrition, childhood respiratory conditions, and health equity. Her work demonstrates particular expertise in Sub-Saharan African maternal health contexts, Australian aging populations, and immigrant health disparities. Methodologically, she employs systematic reviews, mixed-methods designs, and epidemiological analyses to address complex health challenges affecting vulnerable groups.

Analysis of her 42+ research outputs (2022-2025) reveals dominant themes in nutritional interventions during pregnancy, asthma pathogenesis in children, and social determinants of health. Her recent work increasingly addresses climate change impacts on mental health and employs AI-driven approaches for vulnerable populations. The publications show strong international collaboration patterns, particularly with African and Australian research teams.

Dr. Batra's scholarly contributions include significant work on iron/folate supplementation outcomes, social exclusion in aging Australians, and diabetes management barriers among immigrant communities. Her research protocols indicate active involvement in funded projects examining intersectionality in aging workforces and maternal health interventions in resource-limited settings.