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Dr. Melissa Wheeler is a Senior Lecturer in Management at RMIT University's College of Business, specializing in moral psychology and applied ethics. She holds a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Melbourne and has contributed to top-tier journals like Leadership Quarterly and Journal of Business Ethics. Her research focuses on workplace flexibility, gender roles, ethical leadership, and emerging leader challenges. She is the Executive MBA Program Director at RMIT and previously served at Swinburne University of Technology. Melissa has received multiple awards, including the Dean's Merit Award and RMIT Media Stars recognition. She leads initiatives such as the Social Enterprise Research Network and contributes to platforms like Forbes and Psychology Today.
Education:
- PhD in Social Psychology, University of Melbourne
Research Interests:
- Moral persuasion and ethical climates
- Gender dynamics in work and caregiving
- Responsible leadership and board decision-making
- Future of work and leadership strategies
Awards:
- Dean’s Merit Award for External Engagement and Social Impact (2024)
- RMIT Media Stars: College of Business and Law Top Performer (2024)
- Deans' Teaching Excellence Award (University of Melbourne)
Advising & Grants:
- Open to supervising Masters and PhD students
- Recipient of grants for research on gender equity and leadership
Labs/Teams:
- Co-founder of the Social Enterprise Research Network
- Member of the RMIT Women Researchers’ Network
- Gender theme lead at the Business and Human Rights Research Centre (BHRIGHT)
