David Castle

Dr. David Castle is a Professor of science, technology and innovation policy in the School of Public Administration, University of Victoria. His research focuses socio-economic aspects of biodiversity, especially natural capital accounting and access and benefits sharing of genetic resources. He is a Research in Residence at the Office of the Chief Science Advisor, Canada where he advises on science policy, open science, research security, major research infrastructure, and biodiversity. He Chairs the Science Advisory Committee of the Council of Canadian Academies and is the Chair of the Scientific Committee of the International Science Council’s World Data System (WDS).