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Mel Woods is a Professor and Chair of Creative Intelligence at the University of Dundee, Scotland. Her work bridges creativity, technology, and social innovation to address societal challenges through citizen science and environmental monitoring.
- Current roles: Principal Investigator (EATS, Urban ReLeaf), Co-Director (DesignHOPES)
- External appointments: UNFCCC Technology Advisory Group, UKRI Peer Review College
Her research focuses on design-led climate action, participatory sensing, and data ecosystems for sustainability. She pioneered methodologies like the Making Sense project's 8-step process for urban pollution mitigation and the GROW Observatory's citizen agriculture initiatives.
Recent projects include:
- EATS: Enhancing Agri-Food Transparency via digital systems
- Urban ReLeaf: Citizen-powered data for green urban transitions
Scientific awards highlight her impact:
- Stephen Fry Award (2020) for Public Engagement
- PIEoneer Digital Innovation of the Year (2020)
- STARTS Prize Honorary Mention (2018)
- ADIM Workshop Excellence (2019)
Woods supervises postgraduate students and leads collaborations across Europe, including partnerships with Strathclyde, Edinburgh, and Heriot-Watt universities. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Climate Action and Life on Land.
