Helen Pallett

Helen Pallett is a Lecturer in Human Geography of the Environment at the School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia. Her research focuses on institutional practices engaging citizens with environmental and science policy, including roles as co-investigator on UK Energy Research Centre projects and developer of initiatives around democratic innovations and open policy. She contributes to the 3S Research Group and collaborates with scholars like Jason Chilvers and Tom Hargreaves.

• Education: PhD in the 3S research group (completed 2014)
• Doctoral fellowship at Harvard STS Program (2012-2013)

Her research bridges Science and Technology Studies (STS) and human geography, emphasizing democracy, participation, and experimentation in science policy. She explores topics like energy transitions, algorithmic governance, and intersectional approaches to sustainability, with a focus on systemic public engagement models.

The 15 recent articles highlight her work on public participation in net zero infrastructures, algorithm ethics, disinformation interventions, and intersectional analysis of energy technologies. Her scholarship spans climate policy, digital democracy, and grassroots innovations, often integrating STS frameworks with environmental governance.

Helen teaches on UEA's Geography BA program, delivers training in research blogging, and advocates for responsible innovation. She leads projects like 'Just Public Algorithms' and 'Democracy in Transit,' while maintaining affiliations with interdisciplinary networks and hosting seminars on public observatories for responsible innovation.