Kenzie Burchell

Kenzie Burchell is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto's Department of Arts, Culture and Media (UTSC campus) and Faculty of Information (St. George). He is also an associate graduate faculty member at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. His research focuses on digital humanities, global media studies, and the sociopolitical impacts of surveillance and platform technologies on everyday life and political processes.

Education: Holds degrees from McGill University, London School of Economics and Political Science, and Goldsmiths, University of London (PhD in Media and Communications). Previously served as Lecturer and Visiting Tutor at Goldsmiths. His work bridges media sociology with political economy, examining issues like communication overload, journalistic practices in crises, and transnational media narratives.

Research Trends: His recent publications explore disinformation dynamics, media forensics, digital disconnection, and the interplay between media genres and security discourses. He collaborates with the University of Manchester on Eastern European media studies through a joint research cluster.

Awards: No specific scientific awards listed. His work is supported through institutional affiliations and cross-institutional partnerships.

Teaching & Advising: Teaches INF2124H (Surveillance and Identity) and supervises Ruty Korotaev (current advisee). His teaching integrates media literacy and critical analysis of digital technologies.

Labs/Teams: Leads collaborative projects with Manchester's faculty in Russian and East European Studies. Active in Toronto's interdisciplinary research networks focusing on media and global affairs.