DrElena George
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Health/School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences/Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition
- Senior LecturerFaculty of Health/School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences/Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition
- +61 3 924 68622 (Work)
- Melbourne Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125
TEACHING EXPERTISE
Dr George is a clinician with a strong grounding in evidence-based practice demonstrated through her experience as a practising dietitian (>10 years) her vision is to bring these strengths to the Masters of Dietetics course through her role as Course Director. Dr George has been involved in academic teaching since 2013 including Master of Dietetics, Nutrition undergraduate and postgraduate and allied health education and training.
Her expertise lies in curriculum design, assessment renewal, and embedding authentic, industry‑aligned learning experiences, including the integration of private practice, leadership capability, and multidisciplinary care. She have led program‑level transformation within the Master of Dietetics, responding strategically to sector needs, student diversity, and evolving workforce demands.
Dr George's teaching has delivered measurable impact through enhanced student experience, improved access and equity in placements, and strengthened alignment between education, healthcare systems, and professional practice, supporting graduates to be work‑ready and adaptable in dynamic clinical environments.
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
- UNIT TAUGHTPrinciples of Dietetics
- UNIT TAUGHTDietary Modification to Improve Health
- UNIT TAUGHTResearch for Evidence Based Dietetic Practice
- UNIT TAUGHTClinical Dietetic Practice
- CURRENT DOCTORAL SUPERVISIONNon-Invasive Tests, Diet Quality, and Disease Knowledge in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
- CURRENT DOCTORAL SUPERVISIONUnderstanding the Roles of Nuts in Older Adults Functional Capacity
- CURRENT DOCTORAL SUPERVISIONExploring the feasibility and effectiveness of digital health interventions for improving musculoskeletal health in older adults
- CURRENT DOCTORAL SUPERVISIONDigital lifestyle interventions and their effect on body composition outcomes in adults with chronic diseases
- CURRENT DOCTORAL SUPERVISIONLifestyle-Based Interventions in Child and Adolescent Mental Ill-Health: Evidence and Co-Design Perspectives for Implementation
- CURRENT DOCTORAL SUPERVISIONEffects of nut and exercise snacking on metabolic health
- CURRENT DOCTORAL SUPERVISIONA mixed-method study to evaluate determinants of healthy lifestyle practices among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients through a gendered approach
- COMPLETED DOCTORAL SUPERVISIONWeb-Based Low Carbohydrate Dietary Intervention for People with Type 2 Diabetes
- COMPLETED DOCTORAL SUPERVISIONNutrition, Exercise and Muscle Health in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- COMPLETED DOCTORAL SUPERVISIONDietary Strategies on Inflammation in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
- COMPLETED DOCTORAL SUPERVISIONDigital Health Interventions for Older Adults With Obesity and Diabetes