Associate Professor Angela Dean
Associate Professor

Angela Dean

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Background

Dr Angela Dean is a conservation social scientist with more than 20 years’ experience leading research and engagement programs with diverse communities, from urban residents to rural farming communities. Her research draws on behavioural science to explore patterns and drivers of environmental stewardship, how people experience and perceive environmental change, and the effectiveness of different engagement & communication approaches in encouraging uptake of conservation actions. Angela works closely with a range of government and NGO partners, coordinating social monitoring of engagement in reef and waterway stewardship.

Availability

Associate Professor Angela Dean is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences Agriculture, land and farm management Climate change impacts and adaptation Conservation and biodiversity Environmental Sciences Environmental assessment and monitoring Environmental education and extension Environmental management Human Society Human impacts of climate change and human adaptation Natural resource management Psychology Sustainable agricultural development Wildlife and habitat management

Qualifications

  • Member, British Ecological Society, British Ecological Society
  • Member, Society for Conservation Biology, Society for Conservation Biology

Search Professor Angela Dean’s works on UQ eSpace

173 works between 1998 and 2025
All (173) Journal Article (148) Book Chapter (4) Conference Publication (7) Other Outputs (14)

61 - 80 of 173 works

2019

Journal Article

The role of animal welfare values in the rhino horn trade debate

Brown, Abigail A., Dean, Angela J., Possingham, Hugh and Biggs, Duan (2019). The role of animal welfare values in the rhino horn trade debate. Conservation Science and Practice, 1 (11) e103. doi: 10.1111/csp2.104

The role of animal welfare values in the rhino horn trade debate

2019

Journal Article

Catecholamine modulation of evidence accumulation during perceptual decision formation: a randomized trial

Loughnane, Gerard M., Brosnan, Meadhbh B., Barnes, Jessica J. M., Dean, Angela, Nandam, Sanjay L., O'Connell, Redmond G. and Bellgrove, Mark A. (2019). Catecholamine modulation of evidence accumulation during perceptual decision formation: a randomized trial. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 31 (7), 1044-1053. doi: 10.1162/jocn_a_01393

Catecholamine modulation of evidence accumulation during perceptual decision formation: a randomized trial

2019

Journal Article

Promoting spillover: how past behaviors increase environmental intentions by cueing self-perceptions

Lauren, Nita, Smith, Liam D. G., Louis, Winnifred R. and Dean, Angela J. (2019). Promoting spillover: how past behaviors increase environmental intentions by cueing self-perceptions. Environment and Behavior, 51 (3), 235-258. doi: 10.1177/0013916517740408

Promoting spillover: how past behaviors increase environmental intentions by cueing self-perceptions

2019

Journal Article

The Role of Community Champions in Long-Term Sustainable Urban Water Planning

Lindsay, Jo, Rogers, Briony C., Church, Emma, Gunn, Alexander, Hammer, Katie, Dean, Angela J. and Fielding, Kelly (2019). The Role of Community Champions in Long-Term Sustainable Urban Water Planning. Water, 11 (3) 476, 476. doi: 10.3390/w11030476

The Role of Community Champions in Long-Term Sustainable Urban Water Planning

2019

Book Chapter

Community knowledge about water and engagement in waterway protection in South East Queensland

Dean, Angela J., Fielding, Kelly S., Newton, Fiona and Ross, Helen (2019). Community knowledge about water and engagement in waterway protection in South East Queensland. Moreton Bay Quandamooka and catchment: past, present and future. (pp. 61-72) edited by Ian R. Tibbetts, Peter C. Rothlisberg, David T. Neil, Tamara A. Homburg, David T. Brewer and Angela H. Arthington. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Moreton Bay Foundation.

Community knowledge about water and engagement in waterway protection in South East Queensland

2018

Journal Article

Conservation values and risk of handling bats: implications for One Health communication

Crockford, C. N., Dean, A. J., Reid, S. and Dean, J. H. (2018). Conservation values and risk of handling bats: implications for One Health communication. EcoHealth, 15 (3), 682-687. doi: 10.1007/s10393-018-1356-z

Conservation values and risk of handling bats: implications for One Health communication

2018

Journal Article

Communicating about sustainable urban water management: community and professional perspectives on water-related terminology

Dean, Angela J., Fielding, Kelly S., Jamalludin, Effin, Newton, Fiona J. and Ross, Helen (2018). Communicating about sustainable urban water management: community and professional perspectives on water-related terminology. Urban Water Journal, 15 (4), 371-380. doi: 10.1080/1573062X.2018.1483523

Communicating about sustainable urban water management: community and professional perspectives on water-related terminology

2018

Journal Article

Implementing the United Nations’ sustainable development goals for water and beyond in Australia: a proposed systems approach

Hall, Nina Lansbury, Ross, Helen, Richards, Russell, Barrington, Dani Jennifer, Dean, Angela J., Head, Brian W., Jagals, Paul, Reid, Simon and Hill, Peter S. (2018). Implementing the United Nations’ sustainable development goals for water and beyond in Australia: a proposed systems approach. Australasian Journal of Water Resources, 22 (1), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/13241583.2018.1481563

Implementing the United Nations’ sustainable development goals for water and beyond in Australia: a proposed systems approach

2017

Journal Article

Scopolamine Reduces Electrophysiological Indices of Distractor Suppression: Evidence from a Contingent Capture Task

Laube, Inga, Matthews, Natasha, Dean, Angela J., O'Connell, Redmond G., Mattingley, Jason B. and Bellgrove, Mark A. (2017). Scopolamine Reduces Electrophysiological Indices of Distractor Suppression: Evidence from a Contingent Capture Task. Frontiers in Neural Circuits, 11 99, 1-14. doi: 10.3389/fncir.2017.00099

Scopolamine Reduces Electrophysiological Indices of Distractor Suppression: Evidence from a Contingent Capture Task

2017

Other Outputs

Getting the message right: the use of frames, community-friendly terminology and visuals

Schultz, Tracy, Dean, Angela, Newton, Fiona, Ross, Helen and Fielding, Kelly (2017). Getting the message right: the use of frames, community-friendly terminology and visuals. Clayton, VIC Australia: Cooperative Research Center for Water Sensitive Cities.

Getting the message right: the use of frames, community-friendly terminology and visuals

2017

Other Outputs

Water, sanitation and hygiene in remote Indigenous Australian communities: a scan of priorities

Hall, N., Barbosa, M. C., Currie, D., Dean, A.J., Head, B., Hill, P. S., Naylor, S., Reid, S., Selvey, L. and Willis, J. (2017). Water, sanitation and hygiene in remote Indigenous Australian communities: a scan of priorities. Global Change Institute discussion paper: water for equity and wellbeing series. 2207-9602. Global Change Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane.

Water, sanitation and hygiene in remote Indigenous Australian communities: a scan of priorities

2017

Journal Article

Making waves: marine citizen science for impact

Schlappy, Marie-Lise , Loder, Jennifer , Salmond, Jodi , Lea, Alexandra , Dean, Angela J. and Roelfsema, Chris M. (2017). Making waves: marine citizen science for impact. Frontiers in Marine Science, 4 (146) 146. doi: 10.3389/fmars.2017.00146

Making waves: marine citizen science for impact

2017

Journal Article

The Effects of Methylphenidate on the Neural Signatures of Sustained Attention

Dockree, Paul M., Barnes, Jessica J., Matthews, Natasha, Dean, Angela J., Abe Rafael, Nandam, L. Sanjay, Kelly, Simon P., Bellgrove, Mark A. and O'Connell, Redmond G. (2017). The Effects of Methylphenidate on the Neural Signatures of Sustained Attention. Biological Psychiatry, 82 (9), 687-694. doi: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2017.04.016

The Effects of Methylphenidate on the Neural Signatures of Sustained Attention

2017

Book Chapter

Public perceptions of recycled water

Dean, Angela J. and Fielding, Kelly S. (2017). Public perceptions of recycled water. Innovative wastewater treatment and resource recovery technologies: impacts on energy, economy and environment . (pp. 468-487) edited by Juan M. Lema and Sonia Suarez. London, United Kingdom: IWA Publishing. doi: 10.2166/9781780407876_0468

Public perceptions of recycled water

2016

Other Outputs

Strengthening community participation in meeting UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 for water, sanitation and hygiene

Hall, N., Acosta Jaramillo, C. M., Jagals, P., Currie, D., Ossa-Moreno, J., Dean, A., Ross, H., Bowling, T., Hill, P., Head, B., Richards, R., Willis, J., Abal, E. and Cruz Lopez, D. (2016). Strengthening community participation in meeting UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 for water, sanitation and hygiene. Global Change Institute Discussion Paper: Water for Equity and Wellbeing Series. 2207-9602. Global Change Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane.

Strengthening community participation in meeting UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 for water, sanitation and hygiene

2016

Other Outputs

Sanitation projects will go down the toilet unless we ask people what they really want

Hall, Nina, Dean, Angela, Ross, Helen and Bowling, Tari (2016, 11 28). Sanitation projects will go down the toilet unless we ask people what they really want The Conversation

Sanitation projects will go down the toilet unless we ask people what they really want

2016

Other Outputs

The UN Sustainable Development Goals for water and sanitation: how should Australia respond within and beyond its borders?

Hall, Nina , Abal, Eva, Albert, Simon , Ali, Saleem , Barrington, Dani , Dean, Angela , Head, Brian, Hill, Peter, Hussey, Karen , Jagals, Paul , Muriuki, Grace , Pascoe, Mark , Reid, Simon , Richards, Russell, Robinson, Jacqueline, Ross, Helen , Shannon, Cindy , Torero Cullen, Jose and Willis, Jon (2016). The UN Sustainable Development Goals for water and sanitation: how should Australia respond within and beyond its borders?. Global Change Institute discussion paper: water for equity and wellbeing series. 2207-9602. Global Change Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane.

The UN Sustainable Development Goals for water and sanitation: how should Australia respond within and beyond its borders?

2016

Journal Article

Community knowledge about water: who has better knowledge and is this associated with water-related behaviors and support for water-related policies?

Dean, Angela J., Fielding, Kelly S. and Newton, Fiona J. (2016). Community knowledge about water: who has better knowledge and is this associated with water-related behaviors and support for water-related policies?. PLoS ONE, 11 (7) e0159063, e0159063. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0159063

Community knowledge about water: who has better knowledge and is this associated with water-related behaviors and support for water-related policies?

2016

Other Outputs

Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals for water and beyond

Hall, N., Richards, R., Barrington, D., Ross, H., Reid, S., Head, B., Jagals, P., Dean, A., Hussey, K., Abal, E., Ali, S., Boully, L. and Willis, J. (2016). Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals for water and beyond. Global Change Institute Discussion Paper: Water for Equity and Wellbeing Series. 2207-9602. Global Change Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane.

Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals for water and beyond

2016

Book Chapter

Maternal Nutritional Deficiencies and Schizophrenia: Lessons from Animal Models with a Focus on Developmental Vitamin D Deficiency.

Eyles, D.W. and Dean, A.J. (2016). Maternal Nutritional Deficiencies and Schizophrenia: Lessons from Animal Models with a Focus on Developmental Vitamin D Deficiency.. Modeling the Psychopathological Dimensions of Schizophrenia — From Molecules to Behavior . (pp. 243-264) edited by Mikhail V. Pletnikov and John L. Waddington. London, United Kingdom: Academic Press (Elsevier Inc). doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-800981-9.00015-8

Maternal Nutritional Deficiencies and Schizophrenia: Lessons from Animal Models with a Focus on Developmental Vitamin D Deficiency.

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2026
    Project 4 - Human Dimensions (Reef Catchments Science Partnership funded project)
    Queensland Government Department of Environment, Science and Innovation
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2027
    Restoration by Design (NESP - Resilient Landscapes Hub funded project)
    University of Western Australia
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Supporting Indigenous fire management through collaborative socio-ecological partnerships (NESP - Resilient Landscapes Hub funded project)
    University of Western Australia
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Social Monitoring for the Ecosystem Health Monitoring Program
    Healthy Land and Water Ltd
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    DES1231802 Stewardship Norms and Artefacts
    Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    Developing and reviewing standardised best practice for Threatened Species Recovery teams in Queensland: applying insights from social science and participatory approaches
    Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    Social monitoring and evaluation - behaviour change for agricultural practices
    Mosaic Insights Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Using humorous videos to promote meaningful dialogue and productive collaboration across the water modelling life cycle
    Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Social perspectives on human-wildlife interactions in coastal settings
    Sunshine Coast Regional Council
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Community understanding and appreciation of the diverse values of Moreton Bay - pathways to strengthen community appreciation for Moreton Bay's natural and cultural heritage
    The Moreton Bay Foundation Members Projects
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    PROTECT: People & Reef Organisations Tackling Environmental Change Together - Integrated Stewardship Monitoring & Reporting in the Great Barrier Reef
    Great Barrier Reef Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Community appreciation of biodiversity indicator (Department of Planning, Industry and Environment grant led by CSIRO)
    CSIRO
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Promoting stewardship: identifying pathways to greater participation
    New South Wales Environmental Trust
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Smart Cities and Suburbs Grant SCS59465 - Engaging the community to preserve frogs through acoustic technology
    Smart Cities and Suburbs Program
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Water Sensitive City Transition Strategies and Implementation Plans
    CRC for Water Sensitive Cities
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Angela Dean is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Master Philosophy

    Strategies to build landholder support for hard to see conservation challenges

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr April Reside

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Wildlife in the Anthropocene: Interdisciplinary Expert Perspectives on Merging Animal Welfare Considerations into Global Conservation

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Supporting Indigenous fire management through collaborative social-ecological partnerships

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Kate O'Brien

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Managing wildlife in social-ecological systems: exploring social perspectives

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Bradd Witt

  • Master Philosophy

    How does social advantage or disadvantage influence capacity for environmental concern?

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Kelly Fielding

  • Master Philosophy

    Strategies to build landholder support for hard to see conservation challenges

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr April Reside

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Connecting communities to act for nature: the value of social connection for stewardship action

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Wildlife in the Anthropocene: Interdisciplinary Expert Perspectives on Merging Animal Welfare Considerations into Global Conservation

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Ethical wildlife tourism: creating positive experiences for people and wildlife

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Kelly Fielding

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Microgreens: A Novel Functional Food for Sustainability and Food Security, a Case Study in Indonesia

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Risti Permani

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Forest restoration in complex social-ecological landscapes

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Hugh Possingham

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Urban greenspaces and biodiversity

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Richard Fuller

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Turning climate change into a success story

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Kelly Fielding

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The general public's attitude to wildlife, with a focus on China

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Assessing and planning large-scale forest restoration for ecological and social outcomes

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Hugh Possingham

Completed supervision

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