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Biography
Amy Killen is a Teaching Fellow in the Department of Design and a researcher with the Design Health Collab at Monash University. She currently coordinates DGN1000, a program that unites design students from Spatial, Communication, Industrial, and Collaborative Design during their first semester of study.
Amy's research is highly interdisciplinary and collaborative, engaging with clients such as Metro Trains Melbourne, the Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities, the World Health Organisation, Turning Point, and Monash Health. Her work has received recognition from esteemed organisations, including the Good Design Awards, the Australian Road Research Board (where she received the Research Rising Star award), the International Design Awards, and the International Association of Public Transport.
Amy is currently focused on developing the new Collaborative Design degree at Monash University, while also aiming to identify and enhance opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Design, Doctorate of Philosophy, Designing the Urban Rail Environment to Reduce Vandalism
Award Date: 1 Mar 2020
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Projects
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Communications package for dissemination of the Design for Impact learnings to various stakeholder groups.
Heiss, L., Thiessen, M., Killen, A. & Bawden, G.
2/01/23 → 28/02/23
Project: Research
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Co-design Workshop for the development of Design Toolkit for WHO Guideline Developers: Principles and Tools
Heiss, L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Mcgee, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Thiessen, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Killen, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Bawden, G. (Chief Investigator (CI))
25/11/22 → 31/01/23
Project: Research
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Testing design principles to improve the usability and impact of WHO guidelines: Report of a workshop
Heiss, L., Killen, A., Mcgee, T., Thiessen, M. & Kokshagina, O., 2023, Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization. 50 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report › Research › peer-review
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Mitigating Rail Vandalism Through Design Intervention
Killen, A., 2021, Advancing a Design Approach to Enriching Public Mobility. Coxon, S. & Napper, R. (eds.). Cham Switzerland: Springer, Vol. 198. p. 229-247 19 p. (Intelligent Systems Reference Library; vol. 198).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Exploring the use of Additive Manufacturing in Providing an Alternative Approach to the Design, Manufacture and Maintenance of Interior Rail Components
Killen, A., Fu, L., Coxon, S. & Napper, R., 2018, 2018 ATRF Papers. Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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A Review of the Literature on Mitigation Strategies for Vandalism in Rail Environments
Killen, A., Coxon, S. & Napper, R., 2017, Australasian Transport Research Forum 2017 Proceedings. Canberra, ACT, Australia: Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development, 15 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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International Design Award (Silver)
Killen, Amy (Recipient), 1 Jan 2021
Prize: National/international honour
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James Dyson Award (National Winner)
Killen, Amy (Recipient), 1 Sept 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Postgraduate Publication Award
Killen, A. (Recipient), 1 Oct 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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SEPT-GRIP Industry Partner PhD Scholarship
Killen, A. (Recipient), 1 Apr 2016
Prize: Other distinction
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Melbourne Design Week 2024
Wendy Ellerton (Contributor), Indae Hwang (Contributor) & Amy Killen (Contributor)
27 May 2024 → 31 May 2024Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public event
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Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs Conference 2024
Oliver, K. (Speaker), Arunogiri, S. (Organiser), Lubman, D. (Organiser), Cheetham, A. (Organiser), Heiss, L. (Organiser), Mcgee, T. (Organiser) & Killen, A. (Organiser)
30 Oct 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Decolonising Design Through Values
Amy Killen (Contributor), Wendy Ellerton (Contributor) & Desiree Hernandez Ibinarriaga (Contributor)
11 May 2022Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public event
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Melbourne Design Week 2022
Wendy Ellerton (Contributor), Amy Killen (Contributor) & Desiree Hernandez Ibinarriaga (Contributor)
22 Mar 2022Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public event
Press/Media
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Money News – Amy Killen With An Invention That Might Save Lives
8/09/16
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Profile/Interview
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University design student claims James Dyson Award for potentially lifesaving cooler
8/09/16
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature