Dr Ellen Williams
Lecturer
School of Allied Health and Human Performance
College of Health
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.
| 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 |
| 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 | Competency |
|---|---|
| English | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| 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 |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Williams, E. E. R., Hordacre, B., Attrill, S., Suresh, S., Ford, A., Goldsworthy, M., & Rogasch, N. C. (2024). Acute Physiological and Behavioural Effects of One Session of 1-Hz Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Post-Stroke Aphasia. DOI |
| 2023 | Sghirripa, S., Graetz, L., Semmler, J., Sutton, R., Williams, E. E. R., & Goldsworthy, M. (2023). Age-Related Differences in Alpha Power for Distractor Inhibition During Visual Working Memory. DOI |
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)
| 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 |
| Date | Role | Board name | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 - 2024 | Representative | The University of Adelaide Speech Pathology Advisory Board | The University of Adelaide | Australia |
| 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 |
| Date | Title | Engagement Type | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 - ongoing | Committee Member | Public Community Engagement | Aphasia SA | Australia |
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