Bernie Hogan

Bernie Hogan is an Associate Professor, Senior Research Fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute (OII), and Research Associate at the Department of Sociology, University of Oxford. He holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Toronto (2009). His work bridges sociology and computer science, focusing on social networks, social media design, and network visualization to empower individuals and communities.

Key roles include Director of Graduate Studies (2025–present), Associate Professor (2023–present), and Senior Research Fellow (2017–present). His research innovations include tools like NameGenWeb, CollegeConnect, and Network Canvas, which democratize social network data collection. He has published widely in journals such as Social Networks, CHI, and Environment and Planning B.

Public engagement includes media appearances on BBC, ITV, and NBC, and collaborations with organizations like Tavistock and Relate on digital ethics. He teaches courses like Thesis Seminar and Fundamentals of Social Data Science in Python, and advises on AI ethics and digital identity.