Excellence in Graduate Research Supervision

Professor Francine Marques is an international expert on blood pressure and the gut microbiome. She is a dedicated supervisor, coach, and mentor, committed to fostering a positive research culture that empowers students to pursue collaboration and develop independent and creative thinking. Since joining Monash in late 2018, she has supervised nine PhD students who have produced high-quality theses, with one recognised by the 2022 Vice Chancellor’s Commendation for Thesis Excellence. Her PhD students have published 41 papers (93 percent in Q1 journals) and four pre-prints, won or were finalists for 86 national and international awards and travel grants worth more than $30,000.

As an outstanding leader in the field of polymer chemistry, Professor Junkers has demonstrated exceptional commitment to graduate research supervision, with a total of 30 graduate research students brought to completion as main supervisor so far. She, founded the Polymer Reaction Design Group and currently leads the innovative group at Monash University. Her guidance has significantly impacted students, fostering academic excellence and ground-breaking research in continuous flow polymerisations and precision polymers.

Associate Professor Nebel is a supervisor who provides training, mentorship, and guidance to researchers in the areas of isotope geochemistry and the evolution of Earth's deep reservoirs. His work focuses on mass spectrometric methodology and lab-based research. His approach to hands-on research supervision with advanced technology has had a positive impact on PhD students, contributing to several student-led publications and successful career paths in both industry and academia.