Psychology experts

Murdoch University’s psychology experts are engaged in research that spans a wide range of topics in clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, counselling, developmental psychology, social psychology, social work and organisational psychology.

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	Associate Professor Pia Broderick Developmental psychology; child development within the family unit Associate Professor Pia Broderick is a practicing clinical psychologist and expert in child development within the family unit. Her research focuses on investigating the decisions process around conception, the effects of early childhood attachment, the effects of peer relationships, formal schooling and optimal development throughout a child’s lifespan.
	Dr Angela Ebert Complex trauma; building resilience in individuals and communities Dr Angela Ebert is currently investigating the mechanisms for resilience-building within Rwandan genocide survivors - with a view to applying the strategies to trauma victims in Australia. Dr Ebert has been running training for psychologists and allied health professionals on ‘working with complex’ trauma since 1993, and is the founding director of the Association for Torture and Trauma Surviviors (ASeTTS) in Western Australia, a specialised agency for traumatised refugees and torture survivors.
	Professor Peter Drummond Clinical psychology; psychophysiology Professor Peter Drummond specialises in research on chronic pain and headaches. The aim of his research is to clarify the physiological and psychological mechanisms that underpin pain and headaches, so that more effective treatments can be developed.