Dr Ashlin Lee

Digital Sociologist

https://people.csiro.au/L/A/Ashlin-Lee

Biography

Dr Ashlin Lee has a background in Digital Sociology, with an interest in the following topics:

The intersection of society, data, and technology and the implementation of these intersections in everyday life
The role of data and digital systems in everyday life, particularly from the perspective of users
Individual experiences of surveillance, particularly digitally mediated surveillance systems
The emergence of data driven systems (artificial intelligence, algorithms, automation, platforms), and their impacts and significance on society.

At the CSIRO he combines sociological and social science theory with methods from qualitative research and design (including design thinking, user- and human-centred design, and strategic design) to explore and address socio-technical challenges in a variety of domains. These domains include digital agriculture, smart cities, health informatic seeking behaviours, innovation and strategy, and energy systems.

Dr Lee has worked in a variety of different positions, in both academic and public sector contexts. As an academic, has has been an Associate Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Tasmania, and is currently an Honorary Lecturer in Sociology at the Australian National University, and a member of the JusTech Research Laboratory in the School of Regulation and Global Governance, also at the Australian National University.

Before joining the CSIRO, he was a member of the Australian Public Service, and worked as a Performance Auditor for the Australian National Audit Office (Defence Branch), and as a User Research with the Chief Technology Officer Branch of the Digital Transformation Agency.

Achievements and Awards

2012-2016

Australian Postgraduate Award
Australian Federal Government

Professional Areas

Fields of Research

Current

Current Roles

Research Scientist and Digital Sociologist
Environmental Informatics Group - CSIRO

Academic Qualifications

2018

Diploma of Government
Canberra Institute of Technology
2016

PhD (Sociology)
University of Tasmania
2016

Graduate Certificate in Research
University of Tasmania
2011

Bachelors of Arts (First Class Honours - Sociology)
University of Tasmania

Professional Experiences

2018-Present

Lecturer in Sociology
The Australian National University
2018-2018

User Researcher
Digital Transformation Agency
2017-2018

Performance Auditor
Australian National Audit Office
2014-2016

Associate Lecturer (Sociology)
University of Tasmania

Grants

2018-2019

Science and Industry Endowment Fund - Data Driven Cities Challenge
2023-2025

Department of Agriculture, Farming and Fishery - AASF Data Ecosystem Design

Community and Corporate Citizenship

2022-Ongoing

Data Ethics Workings Group - CoData
2024-2024

Environmental Informatics Group Strategy Working Group
2019-2020

Early and Mid-Carer Research Committee - Land and Water
2023-2024

Lead for the Social Science and User Experience Cross Cutting Capability
2023-2024

Future Science and Technology Strategy - Social Science Working Group Member