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Professor Cameron Neylon is a leading academic in the field of Research Communication at Curtin University’s Centre for Culture and Technology. With an international reputation as an Open Access activist and scholarly communication strategist, he combines empirical science expertise with systemic change advocacy. His work spans open data, research policy, and digital scholarship, advising global institutions and governments.
- 2012–2015: Advocacy Director, Public Library of Science (PLOS)
- 2005–2012: Senior Scientist, ISIS Neutron Scattering Facility, UK
- 2001–2009: Lecturer in Combinatorial Chemistry, University of Southampton
Neylon’s research focuses on the intersection of systems theory, design methodologies, and open science. He explores how digital networks and open practices can reshape knowledge creation, research metrics, and institutional policy. His recent projects include Curtin’s New Models of Publishing and global open access performance analysis.
His publications since 2012 emphasize open science infrastructure, data integrity, and equitable research systems. Articles like Open Access Research Outputs Receive More Diverse Citations (2024) and A User-Friendly Dashboard for Tracking Global Open Access Performance (2023) reflect his commitment to measurable, inclusive scholarly systems.
- 2012: Fellow of the Open Forum Academy
- 2010: SPARC Innovator Award for Panton Principles
- 2010: Blue Obelisk for Open Data Contributions
Neylon has held leadership roles in organizations such as Crossref and ImpactStory, and currently serves on the Future of Research Communication and E-scholarship board. His work integrates neutron scattering, bioinformatics, and policy design to address systemic challenges in academic practice.
