Dr Voltisa Thartori is Head of the Department of Health Sciences and a Lecturer in Psychological Science at Curtin University Malaysia. Her expertise spans educational psychology, neurodiversity, mental well-being, learning disabilities, and inclusive education. She has extensive experience in academic leadership, teaching, research, curriculum development, quality assurance, and postgraduate supervision. She has supervised PhD, master’s, and Postgraduate Diploma in Education students and published her research in peer-reviewed journals.

Dr Thartori teaches across the Psychological Science programme, including qualitative and experimental research methods, the psychology of learning, developmental psychology, and community psychology. Her teaching adopts a student-centred and inclusive approach, with a strong emphasis on developing research skills and applying psychological knowledge to real-world issues.

Her research focuses on mental health and well-being, health inequalities, stigma and help-seeking behaviours, adolescent health, women’s empowerment, migration, cross-cultural experiences, and community health. She has a particular interest in qualitative and mixed-methods research and in translating psychological evidence into practical approaches that improve health, education, and well-being across diverse populations.

Beyond academia, Dr Thartori contributes to community and international engagement through collaborative research, teacher training, educational outreach, and professional partnerships. Her work seeks to promote inclusive education, strengthen community well-being, and improve understanding of the social and cultural factors influencing people’s health and life experiences.