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Associate Professor Fabien Medvecky is part of the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science (CPAS) at the Australian National University (ANU). He holds a PhD in philosophy and a Postgraduate Diploma in economics. His research focuses on the ethics of science communication, public understanding of science and economics, and responsible research and innovation (RRI). He has held leadership roles including Secretary of the Public Communication of Science and Technology (PCST) network and former President of the Science Communicators' Association of New Zealand. His work bridges philosophy, economics, and science communication to address how knowledge is shaped in expert-public interactions.
Education:
- PhD in Philosophy
- Postgraduate Diploma in Economics
Research Interests:
- Ethics of science communication (e.g., epistemic justice, dialogue ethics)
- Public engagement with complex issues like genetic technologies and environmental policy
- RRI frameworks for innovation in conservation and technology
- Cross-cultural science communication in Aotearoa/New Zealand
Articles Trends: Recent work addresses AI ethics, genetic technologies in conservation (e.g., gene drive), public deliberation methods, and New Zealand case studies in biosecurity and ecological management. Earlier research includes foundational studies on carbon capture ethics and intergenerational discounting in environmental policy.
Labs/Teams: Active in CPAS research groups focusing on science communication ethics and environmental policy engagement.
