Melissa Marshall

Melissa Marshall is an Associate Professor and Director of the Nulungu Research Institute at the University of Notre Dame Australia. She holds an ECR Industry-linked Fellowship and specializes in rock art conservation, cultural heritage management, and decolonizing methodologies. Her work focuses on Indigenous collaboration in northern Australia, particularly with Kimberley and Arnhem Land communities.

Education: BA (Archaeology), Grad Dip Comp Sci, Masters Applied Science (GIS), PhD (ANU).

Research Interests: Mel's research integrates Indigenous knowledge systems with archaeological practices. Key areas include rock art preservation, Aboriginal land tenure, and sustainability of remote communities. She emphasizes decolonized frameworks and capacity-building for Indigenous researchers.

Professional Roles:

• Former Co-Chair of the Australian National Committee of Archaeology Teaching and Learning (2015–2022)
• Member of the National Scientific Committee on Rock Art in Australia (NSCRAA)
• Collaborator with Indigenous ranger teams and organizations like KALACC

Affiliations & Locations: Based in Broome Campus, active in Kimberley, Northern Territory, and Sydney. Engaged in community-led research programs and pedagogical advancements in archaeology.