Dr. Kylie Soanes is a researcher in urban ecology and conservation science based at the University of Melbourne. Since completing her PhD in 2015, she has focused on raising the profile of urban biodiversity and conducting science that supports its conservation.
Kylie has published extensively in the fields of urban ecology and wildlife conservation, including 32 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 20 reports for research partners. She previously led the Shared Urban Habitat project within the Clean Air and Urban Landscapes Hub (2017–2020), which significantly advanced our understanding of the nature of urban biodiversity, the threats faced, and the capacity for conservation action
A passionate and skilled communicator, Kylie regularly shares her research with policy makers, practitioners and the broader public. She has published popular science articles in The Guardian, The Conversation and Australian Geographic, and is a regular guest on ABC Radio National. Her expertise in science communication has been recognised through awards from the Royal Society of Victoria and Science and Technology Australia’s ‘Superstars of STEM’ program.
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