Elinor Assoulin

Dr. Elinor Assoulin is a Lecturer in the School of Global Urban & Social Studies at RMIT University, Australia. She holds a PhD in visual methodologies and decolonized research, alongside a Master of Art Therapy and a Bachelor of Education. Her research focuses on integrating visual methodologies with Indigenous knowledges, particularly through her innovative 'Art Yarning' approach. She teaches research design across undergraduate, Honours, and Master’s programs and collaborates with health and justice sectors to address socio-cultural challenges.

Education: Bachelor of Education, Master of Art Therapy, PhD in Visual Methodologies and Decolonized Research.

Research Interests: Decolonized research, Indigenous methodologies, visual communication, art therapy in research, and ethical frameworks for Indigenous studies. She emphasizes bridging theory and practice through inclusive pedagogical strategies.

Her publications span visual methodologies, intercultural communication, and ethical research practices. She is open to supervising postgraduate students and collaborating on interdisciplinary projects.

Teaching Contributions: Coordinates Designing Social Science Research and contributes to research-focused subjects. Her teaching portfolio includes Social Work, Youth Work, and Education programs with courses like Indigenous Studies and Program Management & Evaluation.

Collaborations: Engages with health and justice sectors, emphasizing practical applications of research. She has held non-academic roles as an Art Psychotherapist and Case Worker, enriching her academic work with real-world insights.