Personal profile
Biography
Dr Mercy Masta's work and research are at the intersections of gender, masculinity, peace-building and development in the Pacific region.
She is experienced in project development and management, stakeholder engagement and partnerships, community participatory development, grant management, monitoring and evaluation, and research.
Research Interests
Gender, Masculinity, Indigenous Peacebuilding and Development in the Pacific Region
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosphy, RMIT University, Melbourne 2018-2021
- Master of Development and Gender, University of Melbourne, 2012-2014
- Bachelor of Arts, Social Work and Psychology, University of Papua New Guinea, 2003-2006
Education/Academic qualification
Gender and Development, PhD, Pacific Masculinities: Exploring Factors that influence Masculinity and How to engage men and boys in ending violence, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University
15 Feb 2018 → 14 Feb 2021
Award Date: 14 May 2022
External Scholarly Memberships and Affiliations
Research Fellow, University of Melbourne
1 Aug 2025 → 1 Aug 2026
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Legacies of Conflict in the Pacific: Why the Past Matters Now
Masta, M., 28 Jan 2026, Department of Pacific Affairs, p. 1-2 2 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › General Article
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Revisiting How We Do Research in Melanesia: Reciprocity and Relational Ethics
Masta, M., Meki, T. & Tarai, J., 12 Feb 2026, Department of Pacific Affairs (DPA) In Brief 2 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › General Article
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Legacies of conflict in the Pacific: Dealing with the Past
Masta, M. & Higgins, K., Aug 2025, 64 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Transforming masculinities through male advocacy in post-conflict Bougainville
Masta, M. & Garasu, L., 30 Jan 2025, Routledge Handbook of Masculinities, Conflict, and Peacebuilding. 1st ed. Routledge, p. 370-380 11 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Deepening Men’s Engagement with Supporting Women in Leadership Part 2: Approaches for Male Allyship in Bougainville
Masta, M., 24 Sept 2024, Department of Pacific Affairs, p. 1-2 2 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › General Article › peer-review
Open Access
Projects
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Improving Political Inclusion and Participation (IPIP) Program
Baker, K. (PI), Cintra Oppermann, T. (CoI), Masta, M. (CoI) & Meki, T. (CoI)
9/04/25 → 30/09/27
Project: Research