Contact

Email

megan.lucas@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials

Position
Lecturer in Animal Welfare
Melbourne Veterinary School
Education
Graduate Certificate
University of Melbourne
Doctoral Degree (Research) / PhD
University of Melbourne
Bachelors Degree (Honours)
University of Melbourne
Bachelors Degree
University of Melbourne
ORCID

0000-0002-5730-7535

Dr Megan Lucas

Lecturer in Animal Welfare
Melbourne Veterinary School
18 Scholarly works
4 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Examining the links between temperature, piglet behaviour and survival during winter in outdoor housing in Australia
    DOI: 10.1017/awf.2026.10069
  • 2026

    Book Chapter

    When expectations are thwarted: Indicators and causes of frustration in hens
    DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-29068-8.00159-8
  • 2026

    Reference Work

    When expectations are thwarted: Indicators and causes of frustration in hens
    DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-443-29068-8.00159-8
  • 2025

    Conference Proceedings

    92. Influence of pre-weaning behaviour on post-weaning tail biting victimisation in non-docked pigs
    DOI: 10.1016/j.anscip.2025.09.093
  • 2025

    Research grants (other domestic)

    Slow Down and Creep It Cosy: Improving Piglet Survival in Outdoor Farrowing Systems
  • 2024

    Research Grant

    Evaluating Pig Welfare in an Alternative Free Range Grower and Finisher System
  • 2024

    Research grants (other domestic)

    Early Career Researcher Grants Scheme - 2024 - JUL: Thermal Stress in Outdoor-Housed Pigs: Hot Solutions for Cold Problems
Megan Lucas

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships

2026
<p>Advance HE Fellow. Professional recognition of demonstrated excellence in teaching and learning practice in higher education.</p> Advance HE
2025
<p>Dean's Award for Excellence in Education. Awarded in recognition of making outstanding contributions to education in small class settings in The Faculty of Science at The University of Melbourne.</p> Faculty of Science, The University of Melbourne
2025
<p>Batterham Memorial Award. Awarded by The Australasian Pig Science Association to an early career researcher who who has delivered meaningful outcomes for the pig industry through collaboration, innovation, and independent research.</p> Australasian Pig Science Association
2023
<p>Melbourne Veterinary School Outstanding Teaching Award. Awarded for teaching excellence in the Melbourne Veterinary School.</p> The University of Melbourne

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

RECENT PROJECTS

  • 2026

    Research grants (other domestic)

    Proof-of-Concept: Semi-Supervised AI for Behaviour Discovery Around Farrowing