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Leah Braganza is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychological Sciences at Monash University, where she serves as Director of Online Education overseeing fully online accelerated programs. She is also affiliated with the Turner Institute for Brain & Mental Health. With 9 years of experience, she specializes in the teaching, coordination, and leadership of online psychology programs.
Dr. Braganza's research focuses on the intersection of psychology education, online learning methodologies, and mental health conditions. Her work particularly examines:
- Online education strategies and professional development for psychology teaching
- Brain abnormalities and neural mechanisms in psychiatric disorders
- Specific conditions including obsessive-compulsive disorder and problem gambling
- Neuroanatomical alterations related to mental health symptom dimensions
Her recent publications demonstrate a dual focus on educational psychology and clinical neuroscience. The educational research examines innovative approaches to online teaching and student orientation in psychology programs, while her clinical work investigates the neurological underpinnings of conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder and problem gambling using advanced imaging and cognitive assessment techniques.
As Director of Online Education, Braganza leads the development and implementation of fully online accelerated psychology programs at Monash University. Her work in this area includes creating university-wide orientation resources and exploring effective professional development models for online teaching in higher education.
