Kerstin Raudonat

Dr. Kerstin Raudonat is a researcher at the Institute of Computer Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Humboldt University of Berlin. She has been working at the 'Computer Science and Society' chair since September 2022, focusing on the intersection of technology, gender, and society. Her research spans multiple domains including human-computer interaction, media education, and digital game culture, with particular emphasis on creating more inclusive technological environments.

Dr. Raudonat's research interests center on gender equity in technology development, examining how societal biases manifest in IT systems and how to break cycles of discrimination in software design. Her work explores the complex relationships between technology and social structures, with special attention to how digital environments can be designed to promote diversity and inclusion. She investigates these issues through multiple lenses including practice theory, cyberfeminism, and participatory design methodologies, seeking practical approaches to make technology development more socially responsible.

Her recent publications reveal a consistent trajectory examining gender dynamics in technology, with increasing focus on AI systems and their societal impacts. The research shows evolution from analyzing gaming cultures and communication patterns to addressing systemic biases in contemporary AI technologies. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between computer science, sociology, gender studies, and media education, reflecting a comprehensive approach to understanding technology's role in society.

Dr. Raudonat has been actively involved in multiple significant research projects funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, including:

• KIRA (2021-2024): Developing AI-based matching for vocational training with gender sensitivity considerations
• IT&me (2017-2020): Creating multimedia knowledge resources for women in IT fields
• Gender-UseIT (2013-2014): Establishing a network for interdisciplinary research on gender perspectives in human-computer interaction
• VIT3A: International virtual teaching and collaboration initiatives

Her research has been conducted in collaboration with multiple institutions including Fraunhofer IAO, Hochschule Heilbronn, and Vietnamese-German University, demonstrating strong national and international research partnerships. Dr. Raudonat's work contributes significantly to understanding how technology can be developed in more socially responsible ways that promote equity and inclusion.