Nathan Rambukkana

Nathan Rambukkana serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies within the Faculty of Arts at Wilfrid Laurier University, where his research critically examines the convergence of digital technologies and intimate human experiences.

His scholarly work spans foundational and emerging domains in communication studies, characterized by:

• Digital and platform intimacies
• Hybrid and mixed identities
• Robotic and AI intimacies
• Algorithmic cultures
• Haptics and digital touch interfaces
• Hashtag publics and socio-political dimensions of VR/AR environments
• Representation of non-monogamous relationships
• Intimate privilege frameworks

Methodologically grounded in discourse analysis and queer theory, his research integrates cultural studies and critical intimacy theory to interrogate power dynamics in digital public spheres. Current projects emphasize how algorithmic systems reshape identity formation and relational practices across global contexts, with particular attention to marginalized communities and emergent technological embodiments.

Dr. Rambukkana maintains active scholarly engagement through his bilingual capabilities (English/French) and institutional affiliations, operating at the intersection of technology studies and critical social theory.