Dr Amanda Lawrence

Dr Amanda Lawrence

Senior Associate

Dr Amanda Lawrence is Research Fellow, Open Knowledge Systems at the Technology, Communications and Policy Lab at RMIT University. She has a PhD in Media and Communications from RMIT University on research publishing and public policy and a Grad Dip in Library and Information Management. Previous roles include Director of Analysis & Policy Observatory (APO.org.au), an award-winning open access knowledge commons for policy and practice research and resources. She has also led the ARC Linked Semantic Platforms project, the CRC Low Carbon Living Built Better website and established the Literature Program at the Asialink Centre, University of Melbourne. Her expertise includes research communication an impact, research publishing, digital collecting, grey literature and public access to knowledge. She is familiar with Australian and international developments in research impact, benefit, engagement and translation, and on creating innovative digital knowledge resources. She is highly experienced with ARC LIEF.