Christer de Silva

Christer de Silva

PhD Candidate
MS (ANU), BS (UPLB)
The Australian National University
UNESCO Chair in Science Communication for the Public Good, Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, College of Science

Christer de Silva is a PhD candidate at the UNESCO Chair in Science Communication for the Public Good housed within the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science. He also serves as a consultant to The Mind Museum in the Philippines for its work as the current headquarters of the Asia Pacific Network of Science and Technology Centres. He has spent 8-years working as a science engagement professional for various organizations. He led the development and management of educational programs, exhibits, festivals, and outreach at The Mind Museum; designed visuals and infographics for COSMOS Magazine at the Royal Institution of Australia; and facilitated K-12 programs at CSIRO Discovery Centre. Christer holds a Master of Science Communication from The Australian National University and a Bachelor of Science in Development Communication (Science Communication) from The University of The Philippines Los Baños.

Research Interest

Pluriversality Biodiversity Conservation

Expertise Area(s)

Science Communication

Contact Email

christer.desilva@anu.edu.au