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Dr. Gail Austen is the Leverhulme Space for Nature Doctoral Scholars Support Officer at the University of Kent, affiliated with the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE). She holds a PhD in species identification accuracy and has conducted post-doctoral research on the RELATE project linking biodiversity to human wellbeing. Her work focuses on understanding how biodiversity components influence wellbeing and improving species identification methods through interdisciplinary approaches.
Her current research includes a collaborative project with the Woodland Trust exploring woodland biodiversity's impact on human wellbeing across socioeconomic gradients. She has contributed to developing the BIO-WELL wellbeing scale and investigating sensory interactions with nature (e.g., colors, smells, sounds). Her research spans participatory data methodologies, public perception of biodiversity, and conservation communication challenges.
Dr. Austen has published widely on biodiversity-wellbeing linkages, conservation policy, and species identification accuracy. Her work emphasizes integrating ecological and social dimensions to address conservation challenges. She actively participates in the Kent Reptile and Amphibian Group and contributes to biological recording efforts in the region.
