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Amanda Mwenda is a Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia, affiliated with the School of Engineering and the School of Humanities. She completed her PhD in 2023, focusing on science communication and the underrepresentation of African perspectives in narratives about artificial intelligence. Her research examines the use of smartphone filmmaking and African science fiction storytelling, exploring both the intended benefits and the unintended consequences of human interactions with AI in mental health contexts. As a researcher, she is also part of the CRC Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME), where she investigates the cultural and social aspects of planning for pit lakes formed by the closure of mining operations. Mwenda aims to understand the values and hopes of First Nations peoples and community members regarding these sites. Her work addresses the environmental and social impacts of mining and aims to facilitate sustainable transitions for communities impacted by the closure of mines. She actively engages in projects related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and emphasizes the importance of effective communication and stakeholder participation in planning for post-mining environments.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Engaged in research on the social and cultural aspects of mine closure and rehabilitation.
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