About Us

Principal Investigator

Monica Barratt
National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University of Technology
BSc (Hons) Psych

Drugs on Forums is Monica's full-time PhD project. Monica is trained in psychology, specialising in addiction studies and research methods. Monica has maintained high academic standing throughout her studies, and received a first class mark for her honours thesis. She also has five years experience as a research assistant working for alcohol and drug research institutes and organisations, in Perth and now in Melbourne. She is also very familiar with online forums!

Supervisor

Associate Professor Simon Lenton
National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University of Technology
PhD, MPsych Clinical, BPsych

Monica is closely supervised by Assoc Prof Simon Lenton who has appropriate doctoral qualifications and extensive experience in illicit drug research. Simon is a Deputy Director and Project Leader in the Illicit Drug Use research program at the National Drug Research Institute.

Associate Supervisor

Associate Professor Matthew Allen
Internet Studies, Faculty of Media, Society and Culture, Curtin University of Technology
PhD, MA (Lit&Comm), BA Hons (History)

Additional supervision is available from Assoc Prof Matthew Allen, an expert in Internet Studies at the Faculty of Media, Society and Culture. Matt is also the President of the international Association of Internet Researchers.

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