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Thilo Boeck is a Senior Research Fellow at the School of Applied Social Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, De Montfort University (DMU). His research centers on social capital, resilience, community cohesion, and participatory methodologies, with a strong emphasis on youth and community development. He has led multiple research initiatives in partnership with local government, voluntary organizations, and academic institutions.
- MA in Community Education, De Montfort University
- PhD on 'Young People and Social Capital', De Montfort University (2011)
Thilo's research expertise lies in social capital, resilience, youth work, mixed methods research, and critical realism. He investigates how communities, especially youth, build resilience through social networks, volunteering, and digital media. His work emphasizes participatory approaches, ensuring community members are actively involved in defining research questions, interpreting data, and shaping outcomes. Projects such as Amplified Resilient Communities and The Survey of Leicester exemplify his commitment to community-led development and innovation.
The articles reflect a consistent trajectory in community-based social research, focusing on youth pathways, social inclusion, and the role of digital media in amplifying community voices. Collectively, they highlight interdisciplinary engagement across sociology, criminology, public policy, and urban studies, with a strong methodological foundation in mixed methods and participatory research.
- Peer Reviewer, British Journal of Sociology
- Peer Reviewer, Journal of Mixed Methods Research
Thilo has secured significant external funding from bodies such as the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Big Lottery Fund, NESTA, and Volunteering England. He supervises PhD students and leads collaborative research projects that bridge academic, statutory, and voluntary sectors. His work emphasizes co-production, ensuring that research outcomes are accessible and beneficial to local communities. He is actively involved in developing innovative methods for community engagement and data representation.
He is a key member of the Centre for Social Action at DMU and collaborates with the Institute of Creative Technologies (IOCT) on digital innovation projects. His work in the Amplified Resilient Communities project integrates digital media to strengthen community networks and resilience across Leicester neighborhoods.
