Lucia Neco

Lucia Neco serves as a Casual Teaching academic in Multi-Discipline studies at The University of Western Australia. She holds the position of Co-Director for Eurekamp Oz! through PEiPL (Philosophical Engagement in Public Life), a role she has maintained since 2021. Her academic credentials include a Doctorate, M.Sc., and B.Sc.

Dr. Neco's research focuses on the philosophy of science, particularly examining the intersections between philosophy of biology, philosophy of anthropology, and ethnobiology. Her work explores social relationships, social complexity, and transdisciplinary approaches to understanding human sociality. She has developed a novel framework called 'Expanded Social Reality' for studying social systems, which formed the basis of her doctoral thesis.

Her publication record shows a strong trajectory with several significant contributions to Philosophy of Science, Journal of Ethnobiology, and Frontiers in Psychology. Notably, her 2024 collaborative work 'Philosophy of Science: Meeting the Challenge of Indigenous Expertise' has garnered 11 Scopus citations, indicating growing influence in her field. Her research demonstrates consistent engagement with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to social systems and environmental challenges.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Talk for Humanities & Design (2022)
• UWA 3-Minute Thesis Competition Winner (2022)

Dr. Neco maintains active scholarly engagement through Mendeley (with multiple papers having over 50 readers) and social media platforms including X (formerly Twitter) where her work is frequently shared. Her ORCID profile (0000-0002-4965-609X) documents her scholarly contributions. While specific advising relationships aren't detailed in available materials, her work shows collaborative tendencies with multiple co-authors across international institutions.