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Dr. Kat Nelligan, a proud Gamilaraay woman, is a Lecturer in Popular Culture & Music Industry at RMIT University's School of Media & Communication. Her work bridges academic research with creative practice as an electronic music artist under the moniker Zaffiri.
- Research focuses on music therapy in youth justice, mental health, Indigenous storytelling, and anti-colonial resistance
- Teaching spans core and elective subjects in music industry, popular culture, and music videos
Kat's research outputs include analysis of Lady Gaga's branding, pandemic impacts on Australian music industries, and media narratives around Bowie tributes. She actively supervises Masters and PhD students while engaging in industry collaborations.
Contact: kat.nelligan2@rmit.edu.au | ORCID: 0000-0001-6671-8793
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