Projects
INSPIRI: Co-creating Future Visions for European Seas and Water Systems
Postdoctoral Researcher and Atlantic Team Leader
EqualSea Lab, CRETUS, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
INSPIRI is a Horizon Europe project that aims to support the restoration and sustainable governance of European seas and water systems through participatory futures approaches.
I lead stakeholder visioning workshops across the Atlantic region using co-creation methodologies based on the Nature Futures Framework. I also contribute to participatory Transformative Labs, art-science engagement initiatives, dissemination and communication activities, and efforts to strengthen science-policy interfaces for equitable marine governance.
My work within INSPIRI reflects my broader interest in using behavioral science, science communication, and participatory methods to bridge research, policy, and community action in environmental contexts.
Learn more: inspiriproject.eu
Research on Science Communication
As part of the Cognition, Values & Behavior Lab at the Munich Interactive Intelligence Initiative (Ludwig Maximilians University Munich), I conducted interdisciplinary behavioral science research on trust in science, politicization, and stakeholder communication. I designed experimental and survey-based studies with applications to science communication and public engagement. See my latest publications for reference.
Science Communication in Practice
I believe science communication is much more than simply sharing information. While publishing research and presenting at academic conferences are essential parts of scholarly work, engaging broader audiences is equally important. At its best, science communication creates opportunities for dialogue, participation, and collective problem-solving, helping connect scientific knowledge with the communities and decisions it aims to serve. Throughout my career, I have worked to bridge research and practice by engaging diverse audiences in conversations about behavioral science, climate change, public trust in science, and cross-ideological communication.
My experience spans a range of contexts, from public talks and educational programs to large-scale engagement initiatives. I have coordinated interdisciplinary workshops through the Oxford Consortium for Human Rights, facilitated science outreach programs with Expedición Ciencia, and managed TEDxperiments, which brought behavioral science experiments to audiences of over 10,000 people. I have also communicated my own research through invited talks, social media outreach, and public speaking events, including the 3-Minute Thesis Competition, where I received the People's Choice Award in 2019.
More recently, my work has focused on the role of communication and participation in sustainability transitions. Through initiatives such as Cambio Verde and the Horizon Europe project INSPIRI, I contribute to the design of educational programs, dissemination strategies, and participatory processes that connect researchers, policymakers, artists, and communities to support more inclusive and equitable environmental futures.
Key projects:
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Oxford Consortium for Human Rights: Talks on climate communication, human rights, and cross-ideological dialogue
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TEDxperiments: Public behavioral science experiments with audiences of 10,000+ participants
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MI3: Research outreach through videos and social media initiatives
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Cambio Verde & INSPIRI: Communication and engagement initiatives for sustainability and environmental action
Selected Media:
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Oxford Consortium Webinar: COVID19 - Comparing Policy Responses Across the World
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Oxford Consortium Webinar: Comparing Policy Responses to Inequality Around the Globe
Human Rights Workshops
The Oxford Consortium for Human Rights brings together students, scholars, and practitioners from around the world to explore pressing global challenges through the lens of human rights. Through interdisciplinary workshops hosted at institutions such as the University of Oxford and Sonoma State University, the Consortium aims to foster critical thinking, constructive dialogue, and cross-cultural exchange around issues including migration, conflict, climate change, technology, and social justice.
Since 2019, I have served as an Academic Coordinator and workshop facilitator within the Consortium. In this role, I help design and coordinate educational experiences that encourage participants to engage with complex societal issues from multiple perspectives. I have developed and led sessions on topics such as the climate crisis, science communication, political polarization, war and peace, and the role of psychology in social change.
A core aspect of these workshops is creating spaces for meaningful dialogue across disciplinary, cultural, and ideological differences. Working alongside faculty, practitioners, and students from more than 20 institutions, I contribute to building learning environments that emphasize empathy, curiosity, and collaborative problem-solving.
This work reflects my broader interest in using behavioral science and communication to strengthen democratic dialogue and support more inclusive responses to contemporary global challenges.
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Learn more: www.oxfordconsortium.org
