Her teaching interests include statistics, research methods, biological psychology, psychometric assessment, and the medical aspects of disability. Her scholarly pursuits focus on the integration of sensory and motor information, namely in spatial updating during locomotion and the interactions between movement (e.g., gesture, effort) and high-level cognition. Dr. Mello also participates in the development of assessment tools and the evaluation of intervention programs for children with autism spectrum disorder. Her applied interests include the use of virtual reality and related technologies in research, education, and clinical settings.