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Dr Lucy Carter

Senior Research Scientist

https://people.csiro.au/c/l/lucy-carter

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Biography

I'm a social scientist and philosopher who works on collectively solving complex, socially-relevant problems such as legacy waste transitions, food and nutrition security, and innovations in engineering biology. I apply a systems lens along with social inclusion principles to improve the sustainability and impact of interventions.

Qualitative, participatory and co-design methods are the tools I primarily use to enhance inter- and transdisciplinary research efforts within Australia and the Asia-Pacific. My research contributes to a growing body of scholarship seeking to bridge the gap between research activities, research outcomes, and social impact.

Professional Areas

Fields of Research

Current

Current Roles

  • Senior Research Scientist
    Integration and engagement science; participatory research methods; applied ethics; food systems; legacy waste

  • Previously - Ethics and Social Responsibility Manager
    Research governance

Academic Qualifications

  • 2013

    Diploma International Health
    Curtin University

  • 2007

    PhD - Ethics of Agricultural Biotechnologies
    The University of Queensland

  • 2007

    Grad Cert Health
    The University of Queensland

  • 2003

    BA (Hons) Philosophy
    The University of Queensland

Professional Experiences

  • 2023-2025

    Expert Disciplinary Contributor - The Ethics of Deliberate Extinction Project
    The Hastings Center for Bioethics for US National Science Foundation

  • 2019-2019

    Planning Committee Member
    Global Forum on Bioethics in Research

  • 2016-2018

    Co-led international OECD-funded Symposium - Environmental Release of Engineered Pests: Building an International Governance Framework
    CSIRO-North Carolina State University Partnership

  • 2018-2019

    Australia Awards Women's Leadership Initiative Mentor
    Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Achievements and Awards

  • 2018-2019

    Australia Awards: Women’s Leadership Initiative
    Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

  • 2017-2018

    Australian Awards Fellowship Grant - Building women’s economic empowerment using value chain and nutrition-sensitive agriculture pathways (India)
    Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

  • 2017-2017

    Theo Murphy High Fyers Think Tank Delegate - Rethinking Food and Nutrition Science-
    Australian Academy of Science (AAS)

  • 2015-2016

    OECD Conference Sponsorship: Environmental Release of Engineered Pests: Building an International Governance Framework
    Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

  • 2015-2015

    Agricultural Business Unit: Science Impact Award for Food Systems Innovation project team
    CSIRO

Publications

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