Zelinna Pablo

Zelinna Pablo is a senior researcher at Torrens University Australia's Research and Innovation Office and Centre for Healthy Sustainable Development (CHSD). She holds a PhD in Economics and Commerce (University of Melbourne, 2007), with additional qualifications in International Relations, Human Resource Development, and Business Administration. Her work focuses on sociomateriality, actor-network theory, and collaborative practices in housing and construction, challenging technologically deterministic models to emphasize human and social dimensions of innovation.

• Education: PhD (University of Melbourne), Postgraduate in European Relations (University of Amsterdam), Graduate Diploma in HRD (Ateneo de Manila University), Bachelor in Business (University of the Philippines)
• Research Expertise: Offsite manufacturing collaboration, digital tools in construction safety, ethical practices in performance metrics

Her research explores how technology adoption intersects with organizational behavior and societal values, with contributions to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through workplace initiatives and community partnerships. She leads projects like the Constructing Building Integrity initiative (2021-2024) and the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework: Impact21 (2022-2023), emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.

Recent articles analyze digital collaboration in housing projects, BIM integration for WHS management, and ethical frameworks for citizenship. She is actively mentoring PhD students interested in technology-people interactions across industries.