Trine Rask Nielsen

Trine Rask Nielsen is a researcher at the Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen, affiliated with the Human-Centred Computing section and the Confronting Data Co-lab. Her work bridges Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) and Critical Data Studies, focusing on how data shapes asylum decision-making practices.

• Research Interests: Ethnographic analysis of data practices in asylum systems, digital governance, refugee agency, and ethical prototyping.
• Awards:
  • 2023 David B. Martin Award
  • 2020 award for fictional app design
• Collaborations: Works with cross-disciplinary teams and external partners in Denmark and internationally.

Her publications examine datafication processes, algorithmic transparency, and participatory approaches in asylum casework, emphasizing ethnographic insights and critical design interventions.