Marisol Da Silva

I aim to continue participatory research with communities locally and globally. In particular with women, minorities and indigenous peoples with the intent to contribute to social change. In Februrary 2020 I commenced a PhD at the University of Adelaide researching household experiences of waste and the circular economy.

As a researcher and documentary photographer, I have used interdisciplinary research methods, combining sensory and visual ethnography with other qualitative methods to investigate and analyse complex social issues. For example how the social determinants of health and place feel to those living it, and how their stories can contribute to change (via policy or community actions).

I had a career break for the last 8 years due to being the primary carer for our child. I am based in Adelaide.