Areas of research specialisation in classical studies include:
- ancient comparative literature and religion
- ancient erotic mythology and ritual
- ancient Greek drama (especially Old Attic Comedy)
- Augustan literature and propaganda
- the interaction of the Greek/Hellenistic world with its Near Eastern neighbours
- the reception of classics in the Italian Renaissance and in contemporary Italy.
For up-to-date information about research areas, refer to the staff and research interest sections on the Classical studies website at http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/classical/staff.