Mark Flashman

Mark Flashman is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Digital Humanities at King’s College London (KCL), within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. He also serves as an independent consultant specializing in digital asset and media management across broadcast and heritage sectors. With over 20 years of experience, he has worked with organizations such as the BBC, National Lottery Heritage Fund, and the British Library, focusing on technology development, archive systems, and metadata enhancement.

His research interests include digital asset management in broadcast industries, AI-driven metadata improvement, and the preservation/enhancement of rich media archives. He teaches on KCL’s postgraduate digital humanities programs, emphasizing digitally-mediated practices and media IP management.

Public engagement includes appearances on BBC media, participation in South by Southwest (SXSW), and advisory roles at the European Broadcast Union (EBU). He advises institutions like the National Library of Wales on digital archives and media operations.

His expertise spans broadcast media operations, programme/project management, and digital music cultures. While no specific grants or awards are listed, his work bridges academic research with industry applications in heritage preservation and technological innovation.