Mikaela Wheeler
Lecturer · UQ Experts (university-wide) · The University of Queensland
Quick answer: Mikaela Wheeler is Lecturer at The University of Queensland. Mikaela Wheeler shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-17.
⭐ Available for supervision
Research interests
Dr Mikaela Wheeler is a lecturer in the School of Public Health and has clinical and research expertise as a dietitian-nutritionist in residential aged care and community settings. Using mixed methods and co-design methodology, her research focuses on improving the lives of older people through system design to tackle imminent problems, including poor nutrition, social isolation, loneliness, and specialist care for people living with dementia. In her teaching, Mikaela delivers undergraduate courses in chronic disease and nutrition across the lifespan and is part of the Advocacy and Public Health teaching team in the Medical Program.
improving the lives of older people through system design to tackle imminent problems, including poor nutrition, social isolation, loneliness, and specialist care for people living with dementia
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2025] Menu assessment tools used in residential aged care: a scoping review of content and quality. Bartrim, Karly, Pashley, Alice, Wheeler, Mikaela, Chen, Lily, Sossen, Lisa, Hancock, Tracy and Cave, Danielle (2025). Menu assessment tools used in residential aged care: a scoping review of content and quality. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 38 (4) e70083, 1-41. doi: 10.1111/jhn.70083
[2025] Choice on the menu in residential aged care: An underrated tool for maintaining resident autonomy. Wheeler, Mikaela, Abbey, Karen L. and Capra, Sandra M. (2025). Choice on the menu in residential aged care: An underrated tool for maintaining resident autonomy. Nutrition and Dietetics, 82 (3), 1-10. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.70002
[2024] Choice on the menu: increasing meal choice for people livi
Frequently asked questions
Is Mikaela Wheeler hiring PhD students at The University of Queensland?
Yes. As of 2026-09-17, Mikaela Wheeler's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Available for supervision.
What does Mikaela Wheeler research?
Dr Mikaela Wheeler is a lecturer in the School of Public Health and has clinical and research expertise as a dietitian-nutritionist in residential aged care and community settings. Using mixed methods and co-design methodology, her research focuses on improving the lives of older people through syst
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