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Katie Ellis

Professor Katie Ellis

  • Post Nominals: FAHA
  • Fellow Type: Fellow
  • Elected to the Academy: 2025
  • Section(s): Cultural And Communication Studies

Biography

Professor Katie Ellis is a John Curtin Distinguished Professor and ARC Mid-Career Industry Fellow at Curtin University. A leading scholar in disability, media, and digital inclusion, she has authored or edited 20 books and heads the Routledge Research in Disability Media Studies series. Her research has influenced national policy, including the introduction of audio description on Australian television. Widely recognised for her contributions to critical disability studies, Ellis received the John de Laeter Award for Research Leadership in 2020. Her work continues to shape inclusive digital futures through innovative research, advocacy, and collaboration across academia, industry, and community sectors.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Australian Academy of the Humanities recognises Australia’s First Nations Peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of this land, and their continuous connection to country, community and culture.