Biography
Divya Peter is a lecturer in psychology with experience teaching across undergraduate psychology programs. She is committed to creating inclusive, supportive learning environments and uses evidence‑based teaching practices to engage students and foster a strong foundation in psychological science.
Divya’s research background is in developmental psychology, with a particular focus on childhood development, attachment, and mental health and wellbeing. Her work is grounded in understanding how early developmental contexts and relationships influence children’s social, emotional, and psychological outcomes. In addition, she is interested in factors that support healthy development and resilience across adolescents and young adult populations.
More about Divya
Qualifications
- PhD in Psychology, University of Melbourne
- Master of Psychology, University of Mumbai (India)
- Bachelor of Psychology, Mahatma Gandhi University (India)
Areas of interest
- Childhood development
- Attachment processes
- Wellbeing in student populations
- Mental health in immigrant populations
Grants
- CERC SEED Research Grant 2025
Awards
- Melbourne International Research Scholarship
- 2013: Australasian Human Development Association (AHDA) Conference, Student Scholarship
Current
- PhD student, Federation University, ‘Developing A Framework For The Integration of Simulated Learning into Exercise & Sport Science Practicum’, co-supervisor.
- Lifespan development
- Psychology research in advanced analysis
- Psychological research methods
Collaborative Evaluation and Research Centre (CERC)
- Publications
Towards a health promoting university: descriptive findings on health, wellbeing and academic performance amongst university students in Australia
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1186/s12889-022-14690-9