John Rooksby

Dr. John Rooksby is an Assistant Professor in the Computer and Information Sciences Department at Northumbria University. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Digital Health, emphasizing the development and evaluation of novel technologies for personal and public health. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Manchester University and has held research positions at the University of Glasgow and the University of St Andrews.

His work combines qualitative methods such as co-design, ethnography, and user-centered engineering to explore health technologies in everyday contexts. He has secured research funding from NIHR, EPSRC, and the EU, contributing to projects like the EuroFIT initiative—a lifestyle program delivered via football clubs. His teaching includes Web and Mobile development using JavaScript, and he is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).

Rooksby’s research also extends to gig economy labor dynamics, freelancing platforms, and digital wellbeing. Recent studies include caregiver stress measurement via digital methods and the design of worker-centered platforms. His work has been published in venues like ACM CHI and has received awards for innovative contributions to HCI and health technology.