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), and their impacts and significance on society.
He has applied these skills in a number 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.
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.
At the CSIRO, Ashlin acts as Social Architect, providing sociological and social science insights to assist in the development, deployment, and optimisation of information and data systems. He also continues to pursue sociological research into the role of data in society, and related socio-technical/digital issues.
Professional Areas
Current Roles
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Social Architecture
Data Governance Project
Academic Qualifications
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2016
PhD (Sociology)
University of Tasmania -
2011
Bachelors of Arts (First Class Honours - Sociology)
University of Tasmania
Professional Experiences
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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