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Dr Sasha Davies, Ph.D

Published Cognitive & Developmental Psychology Academic | Skilled in Statistical Analysis & Research Design | Specialist in Perinatal & Early Childhood Development
Education

Deakin University

Doctor of Philosophy (Cognition and Developmental Psychology), Faculty of Health (School of Psychology) / June, 2022

Burwood, Victoria, Australia

Deakin University

Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Faculty of Health (School of Psychology) / December, 2014

Burwood, Victoria, Australia

Deakin University

Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies, Faculty of Health (School of Psychology) / December, 2013

Burwood, Victoria, Australia

Monash University - Caulfield Campus

Bachelor of Arts, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences / December, 2013

Caulfield East, Victoria, Australia
Experience

Boundless Online Learning Services

Cairnmillar Institute

Senior Lecturer / June, 2020Present

Deakin University

Sessional academic / March, 2015July, 2020

Research Assistant / June, 2015June, 2020

Deakin College

Lecturer / March, 2017June, 2020

Australian Catholic University

Research Assistant / June, 2016December, 2016

Research Expertise
Cognitive Psychology
Statistical Analysis
Developmental Psychology
Psychology
About
Dr Sasha Davies is a **cognitive and developmental psychologist** with extensive experience in **psychological research**, **higher education**, and **curriculum design**. Her research explores cognitive change in the perinatal period, early parenthood, empathy, and developmental well-being across the lifespan. She has **published peer-reviewed articles**, presented at national and international conferences, and **supervised research** at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Dr Davies has a strong background in **applied statistical analysis** and **research design**, with a focus on rigorous, ethically grounded methods in psychology. She has **subject matter expertise** in psychology units across all year levels in **tertiary education** and is known for fostering critical thinking, reflective practice, and **scientific literacy** in students. In addition to her academic work, Dr Davies is an **experienced science communicator**. She has written articles and blogs for a general audience, contributed to media interviews including BBC World (London), and appeared on psychology-focused podcasts. Through this work, she brings a unique ability to **translate complex psychological research** into accessible, real-world insights for both **professional and public audiences.**

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