Professor Kay Crossley has 13 years of supervision experience, with 57 HDR completions (27 as principal supervisor), across physiotherapy, medicine, podiatry and engineering disciplines. She is currently supervising 11 PhDs (5 as principal supervisor).

As well as having a focus on supporting candidates to publish their research, Kay works tirelessly to secure grant support for her students. Her completed PhD candidates to date have produced on average 6 peer-reviewed publications each and more than half of her current candidates have NHMRC scholarships.

Professor Crossley constantly strives to develop opportunities for her students to (i) present their research at leading national and international conferences and seminars, (ii) collaborate with clinical researchers to optimise immediate translation of their research into clinical practice, (iii) collaborate with leading international researchers by inviting guests to Melbourne and arranging for research visits by students at international research centres, and (iv) be an integral part of a research team that supports and challenges the thinking of other research students in the group.

She is committed to fostering the academic and research careers of all her students and provide them with the mentoring and networks that are necessary for a successful career in research.

Special Commendations:

• Professor Joan Cunningham, Charles Darwin University
• Professor Sundhya Pahuja, The University of Melbourne