Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Biography
I joined the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science (CPAS) in 2022 and I am currently a Research Fellow. I earned my PhD and MA (both in Geography) from Clark University, and a BA (Hons) in Environmental Studies and BSc in Genetics and Environmental Science, both from the University of Melbourne. In 2020-21, I was a Visiting Fellow in the Program on Science, Technology and Society at the Harvard Kennedy School. Prior to joining CPAS, I was a Research and Teaching Assistant at Monash University and the University of Melbourne in human geography and bioethics.
Qualifications
PhD, BA (Hons), BSc
Research Interests
I contribute to the fields of Science and Technology Studies (STS) and human geography (in particular, economic geography). I investigate the political economic and public engagement dimensions of emerging technologies, and explore diverse and alternative visions, practices and arrangements. My work has tended to focus on the life sciences, and I have conducted empirical research on synthetic biology, stem cells, and bio-based economies.
Education/Academic qualification
Human Geography, PhD, Graduate School of Geography, Clark University
Award Date: 20 Jun 2021
Geography and Environmental Studies, Honours, University of Melbourne
Award Date: 6 Dec 2012
Genetics; Environmental Science, Bachelor, University of Melbourne
Award Date: 6 Dec 2012
External Scholarly Memberships and Affiliations
Visiting Fellow, Harvard University
1 Sept 2020 → 31 May 2021
Research student supervision
- Registered to supervise
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Exploring Patient Organization Involvement in Stem Cell Research: Insights from the Lifeworld
Lopes, E., Ankeny, R., Santos, D., Hu, M., Whitton, T., Ivanov, M., Leach, J., Nicol, D. & Wells, C., 17 Mar 2026, In: Journal of Bioethical Inquiry. 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Green Innovation and the Plastic Society
Raman, S. & Santos, D., 29 Mar 2026, Traditional Knowledge for Green Innovation with Japanese Persimmon Tannin, Kakishibu. Kano, K., Raman, S. & Santos, D. (eds.). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore, p. 3-18 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Informal, Institutional and Interdependent Openings for Responsible Research and Innovation
Raman, S. & Santos, D., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: East Asian Science, Technology and Society.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Traditional Knowledge for Green Innovation with Japanese Persimmon Tannin, Kakishibu
Kano, K. (Editor), Raman, S. (Editor) & Santos, D. (Editor), 29 Mar 2026, Singapore: Springer. 232 p.Research output: Book/Report › Edited Book › peer-review
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Commoning contingent resources: constructing an Australian stem cell registry
Santos, D., Hu, M., Lopes, E., Wells, C., Leach, J., Nicol, D. & Ankeny, R. A., 25 Mar 2025, In: New Genetics and Society. 44, 1, 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus)
Projects
- 1 Finished
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Looping Genetically Modified Waste: The Circular Economy Challenge for Agricultural Biotech
van der Kley, D. (PI), Byrt, C. (CoI), Darragh, L. (CoI), Dielen, A.-S. (CoI), Dixson, H. (CoI) & Santos, D. (CoI)
1/12/24 → 30/06/25
Project: Research
Activities
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Koichi Mikami
Santos, D. (Host)
27 Nov 2026Activity: Hosting a visitor › Hosting an academic or industry visitor
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Building a Social Science Agenda for Challenge-Led Research and Innovation in Australia
Santos, D. (Speaker)
23 Apr 2026 → 24 Apr 2026Activity: Hosting or Participating in Events › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Australian Academy of Science National Committee for the History and Philosophy of Science (External organisation)
Santos, D. (Member)
2026 → …Activity: Academic Engagements & Memberships › Professional association or peak discipline body
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ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology conference
Santos, D. (Panellist)
3 Dec 2025 → 5 Dec 2025Activity: Hosting or Participating in Events › Conference Event
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ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology conference
Santos, D. (Member of programme committee)
2 Dec 2025 → 5 Dec 2025Activity: Hosting or Participating in Events › Conference Event
Prizes
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Dean’s Commendation for Excellence in Education (Teaching)
Santos, D. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prizes and Awards