Ellen Williams

Ellen Williams

School of Allied Health Science and Practice

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Dr Williams is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist and Associate Lecturer in the School of Allied Health Science and Practice. She recently completed a PhD at the University of Adelaide, which investigated the use of non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) as a treatment for post-stroke aphasia using techniques including electroencephalography. She also explored the barriers and facilitators that influence implementation of new technologies such as NIBS in speech pathology practice. Dr Williams' current research interests lie in optimising treatment approaches for people living with post-stroke aphasia, with a particular focus on "living well" after stroke.

  • Appointments
    Date Position Institution name
    2024 - ongoing Associate Lecturer University of Adelaide
    2021 - 2022 Academic Staff Member University of Adelaide
    2021 - 2024 Speech Pathologist HenderCare
    2018 - 2019 Speech and Language Therapist Cognus Limited
    2016 - 2017 Speech Pathologist HenderCare

  • Awards and Achievements
    Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
    2023 Award Peter Couche Foundation Prize The University of Adelaide Australia -
    2023 Award Australasian Brain Stimulation Society Annual Meeting – People’s Choice Best Poster Award Australasian Brain Stimulation Society Australia -
    2021 Award Australasian Brain Stimulation Society Annual Meeting – Best Poster Award Australasian Brain Stimulation Society Australia -

  • Language Competencies
    Language Competency
    English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

  • Education
    Date Institution name Country Title
    2021 - 2025 The University of Adelaide Australia Doctor of Philosophy
    2020 - 2020 The University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Health and Medical Science (Honours)
    2013 - 2016 Flinders University Australia Bachelor of Speech Pathology

  • Research Interests
    Neuroscience, Behaviour and Brain Health Brain injury Language, Communication and Culture Neurocognitive Patterns and Neural Networks Neurosciences Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

Dr Williams teaches into numerous courses across the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) program on assessment and rehabilitation of communication and swallowing conditions, anatomy and physiology of speech and swallowing, and project management of industry-based projects.

Course coordinator:

  • Speech Pathology Assessment and Management C (SPEECH 4000)
  • Speech Pathology Industry Honours Project 1 (SPEECH 3005)

Contributing lecturer:

  • Anatomy and Physiology for Speech and Swallowing (SPEECH 2001)
  • Speech Pathology Assessment and Management B (SPEECH 3003)

  • Other Supervision Activities
    Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name
    2025 - ongoing Principal Supervisor People with aphasia in patient and public involvement projects: a scoping review The University of Adelaide Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) Honours Full Time Larisa Lescesen
    2022 - 2022 Co-Supervisor Electrophysiological brain activity following stroke The University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health and Medical Science (Honours) Honours Full Time Isabelle Villalta

  • Board Memberships
    Date Role Board name Institution name Country
    2021 - 2024 Representative The University of Adelaide Speech Pathology Advisory Board The University of Adelaide Australia

  • Memberships
    Date Role Membership Country
    2025 - ongoing Member Innovation, Implementation and Clinical Translation (IIMPACT) in Health Australia
    2020 - ongoing Member Speech Pathology Australia Australia
    2020 - ongoing Member Australasian Brain Stimulation Society Australia

  • Community Engagement
    Date Title Engagement Type Institution Country
    2021 - ongoing Committee Member Public Community Engagement Aphasia SA Australia
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