Frances Ryan

Dr. Frances Ryan is a Lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University's School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment. Her research focuses on information practices in online environments, particularly regarding personal reputation management, social media behavior, and digital identity. She investigates how individuals navigate professional and private information boundaries through empirical studies involving participant diaries and interviews.

• Lecturer, Edinburgh Napier University (2021-present)
• PhD in Information Science (2019)
• Published 11+ works on social media practices
• Collaborates with Centre for Social Informatics

Research trends show:

• 5 articles on social media reputation dynamics
• 3 studies on proxy information practices
• 2 e-health tools for chronic disease
• 4 papers on AI ethics and accountability

Current projects include:

• "Librarians as Proxies" (2023 grant)
• "e-Health tools for PKD" (2022-2023)
• "Accountable AI" (EPSRC-funded RAInS project)