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Mehmet Mahmut is an Associate Professor in the School of Psychological Sciences at Macquarie University and co-director of the Food, Flavour and Fragrance lab. He holds a PhD from Macquarie University (2008) and has transitioned from market consultancy to academia, contributing to post-doctoral and academic roles at the same institution. He teaches Introduction to Psychology I, the largest cohort course, and delivers guest lectures on topics such as The Psychology of Human Relationships and Visual Perception applications.
- Education: PhD in Psychology (Macquarie University, 2008)
- Research: Focuses on olfaction’s role in romantic relationships, social impact of sensory deficits, and psychopathic traits linked to olfactory perception.
- Community Engagement: Promotes Indigenous Australian representation in psychology and integrates Indigenous perspectives into curricula.
His research explores how physiology, particularly smell and body odor, influences behavior, including relationship dynamics and personality traits. Key projects include investigating olfactory loss effects on eating behaviors and cross-cultural olfactory sensitivity. He has secured grants like the Dresden Junior Fellowship (2018) and collaborative projects on attraction mechanisms and sensory training.
Scientific awards include the Churchill Fellowship (2017) and LightHouse Award (2022, shared). His advisory work involves mentoring Honours and Higher Degree Research students in his domains. Recent articles highlight olfactory perception’s role in intimacy, working memory in children, and pandemic-era clinical protocols.
