Research paper #1:
The (unexpected) volunteer knowledge practices in contributory programs
The first academic paper resulting from my PhD project is published open-access in the journal BMC Ecology and Evolution, within the special collection “Citizen Science in Ecological Research.” The paper can be read online and downloaded from here: doi.org/10.1186/s12862-025-02415-6.
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Research paper #2:
How digital technologies shape participation in knowledge production
(forthcoming)
Research paper #3:
How volunteers care about and for the data they produce
(forthcoming)
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Thesis: “Making Participation Meaningful”
The thesis manuscript is currently available to University of Melbourne staff and students only: https://hdl.handle.net/11343/360875 (note that a login is required). The embargo will be lifted after the empirical chapters are published.
Report for practitioners
The report was produced for Melbourne Water, a water agency in Victoria that has partially funded the research project. It explains the project background and main findings, and it also provides recommendations for citizen science programs based on the project results.
The report can be read online and downloaded from here: http://doi.org/10.26188/28636739
How does empathy plays in conservation efforts
This collaborative article published in The Conversation was initiated as a candid discussion of the movie “My Octopus Teacher” among environmental social researchers.
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Engaging in citizen science while traveling
This article published at a travel magazine presents biodiversity monitoring apps and platforms that can be used when traveling around the world.
I learn through conversations. Feel free to contact me about this research project or for future collaborations via email or LinkedIn.
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