Marie Rathcke Lillemark

Marie Rathcke Lillemark is an active research staff member (Academic employee FU) at The Natural History Museum, University of Copenhagen. Her work bridges scientific research with public participation through citizen science initiatives across multiple disciplines including archaeology, marine biology, and biodiversity studies. She maintains an active research profile with publications spanning from 2022 to 2025 and collaborates with researchers across various institutions.

Dr. Lillemark's research interests focus on innovative applications of citizen science methodology in scientific research. Her work particularly emphasizes participatory approaches in archaeology, environmental DNA monitoring, and biodiversity assessment. She has developed frameworks for co-creation in participatory science and implemented citizen science projects with Danish high school students for marine monitoring. Her research demonstrates how public participation can enhance scientific data collection while providing educational value.

Analysis of her publication record reveals a strong interdisciplinary approach that connects traditional scientific disciplines with public engagement strategies. Her work spans from archaeological leather analysis in Renaissance Denmark to contemporary environmental DNA monitoring of amphibians and marine ecosystems. A consistent theme throughout her research is the development and implementation of citizen science methodologies that produce scientifically valid data while engaging the public in meaningful scientific inquiry.

Dr. Lillemark actively disseminates her work through academic publications and presentations, including her 2024 lecture 'Citizen science and schools – uncovering the fingerprints of the past' which received attention across multiple platforms including news outlets, academic networks, and social media. Her research has been referenced in Wikipedia pages and garnered significant attention on academic platforms like Mendeley.