Antoinette Weibel is a Full Professor of Human Resource Management at the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics (FAA) of the University of St. Gallen (HSG). Her research focuses on trust dynamics in organizations, employee engagement, and the impact of technology on workplace relationships. She investigates trust-based leadership, algorithmic HR decision-making, and the ethical implications of datafication in organizational control. Education : Not explicitly stated in text. Affiliations : FAA-HSG, Department of Human Resource Management. Her research interests include trust management in interorganizational contexts, employee motivation, and the role of technology in shaping trust. Recent work addresses challenges posed by AI and big data in HR practices, emphasizing ethical frameworks for workplace surveillance and fostering trust in technology-immersed environments. Publications highlight themes such as distrust in stakeholder relations, the overjustification effect of incentives, and governance of explorative knowledge work. She critiques 'poisoned chalice' HR practices and advocates for active trust-building strategies to mitigate employee vulnerability. No scientific awards are listed in the provided text. Her academic contributions include conceptual frameworks on competitive HR practices, trust motivation, and control-trust interplay in organizations. Research spans experimental studies, mixed-method analyses, and organizational case investigations.
Peter Vistisen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Communication and Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Aalborg University, Denmark. His interdisciplinary work bridges information technology and the liberal arts, with a focus on user-centered innovation, digital media, and design thinking. He is affiliated with InDiMedia (Centre for Interactive Digital Media & Experience Design) and involved in the MASSHINE research initiative. His research interests include: User-centered innovation and design thinking Digital innovation and strategic design Animation and sketching as tools in the innovation process Metaverse and experience technologies AI for the People and ethical digital design Interactive digital media in everyday life His recent publications reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research combining digital media, health communication, sustainability, and cultural storytelling. Key themes include the use of animation in health and climate communication, XR onboarding systems, museum metaverses, and the domestication of digital tools in everyday life. His work often involves collaborative, user-driven design and explores how emerging technologies can be made accessible and meaningful. Scientific awards include: Årets Underviser (Teacher of the Year), 2020 Årets Brøl: Best App/Mobile Website, 2014 MÆRKK Prize: Best Master’s Thesis, 2011 He actively supervises students and leads research projects in digital innovation, public engagement, and experience design. His grants and projects often involve cross-sector collaboration with healthcare, cultural institutions, and public organizations. He is involved in multiple research centers and initiatives, including InDiMedia and MASSHINE, and frequently contributes to academic conferences, workshops, and public media discussions on digital culture and design. Notable research teams and labs: InDiMedia (Centre for Interactive Digital Media & Experience Design) MASSHINE Collaborative projects with healthcare and cultural sectors
Ojelanki Ngwenyama is a Professor of Global Management and Director of the Institute for Innovation and Technology Management at Toronto Metropolitan University's Ted Rogers School of Management. He holds additional appointments as Emeritus Professor of Information Systems at the University of Cape Town and Docent at University of Jyväskylä since 1996. His international academic career spans institutions including Université de Nantes, University of Münster, Deakin University, University of South Africa, and Copenhagen Business School. Education: D.Phil (HC, 2009) - University of Pretoria, Faculty of Engineering Ph.D. in Computer Science (1988) - SUNY Binghamton, Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering MBA in Organizations and Management (1985) - Syracuse University, Whitman School of Management MS in Computer Information Systems and BS in Computer Science (1983) - Roosevelt University Professor Ngwenyama's research spans critical areas of Information Systems with particular focus on organizational innovation, technology management, and the social implications of ICT in development contexts. His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical applications, examining how technology influences organizational structures, social dynamics, and economic development. His recent research explores the ethical dimensions of AI, digital entrapment in big data systems, and sustainable technology practices, reflecting his commitment to addressing pressing societal challenges through information systems research. Analysis of his publication trends reveals a consistent focus on critical social theory applied to information systems, with increasing attention to digital ethics, human flourishing in digital environments, and the societal implications of emerging technologies. His work demonstrates interdisciplinary breadth, connecting information systems with management theory, social science, and development studies. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Fellow of the Association for Information Systems Member of the Academy of Science of South Africa Andrew Mellon Professor (2011) in South Africa Velux Visiting Professor (2012) at Copenhagen Business School As Director of the Institute for Innovation and Technology Management, Professor Ngwenyama leads the SSHRC-funded project 'Accelerating Digital Technology Adoption In Canadian Companies' and oversees several ongoing research initiatives including Organizational Innovation and Design, Decision modeling for Technology Management, Information Technology and Global Development, and Critical Social Science Research Methods. His research has secured significant funding and has been applied in both developed and developing country contexts. Professor Ngwenyama maintains active research collaborations across multiple continents, working with scholars from Europe, Africa, and North America. His research group focuses on critical examination of technology implementation, particularly examining power dynamics, social implications, and ethical considerations in digital transformation processes.
Katrina Sluis is Associate Professor and Head of Photography & Media Arts at the Australian National University's School of Art & Design within the College of Arts & Social Sciences. She co-convenes the Computational Culture Lab and serves as Chair of the Research Committee. Previously, she was Senior Lecturer and founding Co-Director of the Centre for the Study of the Networked Image at London South Bank University, and held the inaugural position of Senior Curator (Digital Programmes) at The Photographers' Gallery in London, where she now continues as Adjunct Research Curator. Her educational background includes a PhD from the University of Sunderland, MA from University of the Arts London, PGCHE from London South Bank University, and BFA (Hons) from the University of New South Wales. Sluis serves on the Editorial Advisory Boards of Photographies (Routledge) and Media:Art:Write:Now (Open Humanities Press), and is a Board Member of PhotoAccess, the ACT's center for photography. She advises Serpentine Galleries on Future Art Ecosystems 2 & 3, and has served on international juries for the P3 Post-Photography Prototyping Prize, Organ Vida Festival, and Brighton Photo Fringe's OPEN20 SOLO award. Sluis' research focuses on the politics and aesthetics of art and photography in computational culture, examining social circulation, automation, and cultural value. As a curator and educator, she has worked extensively with museums and galleries to develop digital strategies, programming, and pedagogy. Her current work addresses emerging paradigms of human-machine curation in response to the massive intensification of global image production and circulation. Funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, her project 'Curating Photography in the Networked Image Economy' explores the transit of data analytics and AI imaginaries into museums. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on the intersection of photography, artificial intelligence, and network culture. Key themes include machine vision's photographic theory, generative AI's impact on photographic style, the cultural value of photographic documentation in the age of big data, and the transformation of museum practices in the networked image economy. Her work consistently bridges technical developments in computer vision with critical cultural analysis. Editorial Advisory Board, Photographies (Routledge) Editorial Advisory Board, Media:Art:Write:Now (Open Humanities Press) Board Member, PhotoAccess Incorporated Advisor, Serpentine Galleries Future Art Ecosystems Peer Assessor, Creative Australia International jury member for P3 Post-Photography Prototyping Prize Funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, her project 'Curating Photography in the Networked Image Economy' explores the transit of data analytics and AI imaginaries into museums, while an AHRC-funded research strand examines computational reproduction's impact on the art object. She is registered to supervise higher degree research students and co-convenes the Computational Culture Lab, which investigates how network culture transforms the production and circulation of images and cultural objects. Her research has generated 267 citations with an h-index of 4 according to Scopus.
Jonas Andersson Schwarz is an Associate Professor and Lecturer at the Department of Culture and Learning, Södertörn University . His research focuses on digital media's impact on social structures, everyday life, epistemology, and media ecology, particularly through platforms, apps, and mobile hardware. He adopts interdisciplinary frameworks, integrating systems theory, legal/political-economic perspectives, and historical analyses. Research Shift : Transitioned from studying unregulated file-sharing to platform-centric media ecosystems. Key Themes : Authority and control in digital infrastructures, data-driven media economies, and sociotechnical structures. His work critically examines platform power, algorithmic governance, and intersections between technological ideologies and neoliberalism. Articles reveal trends in platform capitalism, digital ethics, and systemic conditions of media production. He co-authored Framtiden (2011) and authored Plattformssamhället (2019), a policy-oriented exploration of digitalization.
Berit Karseth is a Professor at the Department of Education, Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Oslo, where she currently serves as Vice-Rector for Education (2025-). She previously held the position of Dean at the Faculty of Educational Sciences from 2013 to 2016 and has served as Deputy Head of the Department of Education during two periods (1999-2002 and 2005-2009). Her leadership extends to various boards including the Institute Board (2021-2024), the board of the Cultural History Museum at UIO (2020-2025), and the board of Khrono (2019-2023). Dr. Karseth holds a Cand. Paed. (Advanced Master Degree in Education with specialization within Leadership, Organizational Theory and Didactics) from the Institute for Educational Research, University of Oslo (1988) and a PhD. from the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Oslo (1995). Professor Karseth's research focuses on reform and change processes across all levels of the educational system, with three central themes: curriculum studies and educational reforms in higher education, curriculum studies, management and didactics in primary education, and the knowledge work of professions. Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on how curricula are developed, implemented, and transformed within educational systems, particularly examining Norwegian and Nordic contexts. The most recent articles (2023-2025) increasingly address temporal dimensions, datafication in educational governance, and the role of international organizations like the OECD in shaping national curriculum policies. Her work bridges theoretical and practical aspects of education, connecting academic research with policy development. Professor Karseth has secured significant research funding, including projects from The Norwegian Research Council and the Directorate of Education and Training. Her leadership in major research initiatives has established her as a key figure in Nordic educational research. She supervises master's and PhD students and has been instrumental in developing research training programs. Her extensive publication record spans over 100 works including books, book chapters, and articles in leading international journals focused on education, curriculum studies, and policy analysis. As leader of the Curriculum Studies, Leadership and Educational Governance (CLEG) research group, Professor Karseth fosters collaborative research on educational policy implementation, curriculum development, and leadership in educational reform processes.
Anne Helmond is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University's Faculty of Humanities, working within the Media, Data & Citizenship research group. She is a leading scholar in platform studies, focusing on the historical development and contemporary dynamics of digital platforms and their impact on society. Her research spans platformization, web history, datafication, and the political economy of digital infrastructures. Faculty of Humanities, Utrecht University Media, Data & Citizenship research group ICON - Media and Performance Studies ORCID: 0000-0003-4327-4012 Helmond's research interests center on platform studies, with particular focus on platformization processes, the historical development of web platforms, and the political economy of digital infrastructures. Her work examines how platforms shape digital society, influence data practices, and transform media ecosystems. She investigates the evolution of platform power, the industrialization of artificial intelligence, and the conglomeration dynamics in the global digital economy. Her research connects platform studies with broader societal concerns including sustainability, public values, and democratic governance in digital societies. Helmond's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with significant impact, particularly her seminal 2015 article "The Platformization of the Web: Making Web Data Platform Ready" which has received over 780 citations. Her recent work focuses on Big AI, cloud infrastructure, super-appification, and platform governance. Her research shows a clear trajectory from historical web studies to contemporary analyses of AI and platform power dynamics. Helmond has received significant scholarly recognition with her work being cited in policy sources, picked up by numerous news outlets, and widely shared across social media platforms. Her research has been referenced in Wikipedia pages and policy documents, demonstrating its relevance beyond academia. She actively engages with the public through media contributions, particularly on topics related to AI's environmental impact and the hidden world behind artificial intelligence systems. Her public commentary demonstrates commitment to translating complex digital phenomena for broader societal understanding.
David Gugerli is Full Professor for History of Technology at ETH Zurich's Institute for History, examining how technologies shape social orders and knowledge regimes. His research pioneers critical studies of computing infrastructures and digital societies. Research analyzes database epistemologies, supercomputing politics, and surveillance cultures. Major works include 'How the World Got Into the Computer' exploring digital reality emergence and studies of Swiss banking computerization. Methodological innovations combine archival research with science studies principles. Recognized through Rudolf Kellerman Prize and Berlin Brandenburg Academy Prize for electrification studies. International fellowships include Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin and Stanford University. Teaches courses on technology governance, historical methodology, and infrastructure studies within ETH's humanities curriculum.
Juho Kahila is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Eastern Finland (UEF), affiliated with the School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education within the Philosophical Faculty. His research focuses on AI education, children’s gaming behaviors, metagaming, and the societal impacts of datafication. He is actively involved in projects like Generation AI, which explores AI literacy in K-12 education, and DigiErko, investigating digital learning environments. Education: PhD in Education (2022), University of Eastern Finland Research interests include developing pedagogical frameworks for teaching AI concepts, analyzing gaming-related metacognitive activities, and enhancing children’s data literacy through interactive tools. Kahila collaborates on projects such as 'Escape game pedagogy' and 'TOTY', aiming to integrate computational thinking into primary education. His work emphasizes ethical considerations in AI education and the design of no-code platforms for student-created ML applications. Key contributions include studies on gamer rage among youth, typologies of metagamers, and frameworks for cultivating data agency. He has co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on machine learning pedagogy, serious games, and digital literacy. Kahila leads the 'Did It Get to You?' project (2025–2028), examining gamer rage dynamics, and participates in the EU-funded 'Generation AI' initiative. His research bridges educational technology, child development, and societal data practices, advocating for inclusive AI literacy programs.
Veronika Kalmus is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Tartu, Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Social Studies, where she has held a full-time position since 2015. Previously, she served as Professor of Media Studies (2009-2014) and Associate Professor in Media Studies (2005-2009) at the same institution. She is an active researcher with extensive publications focusing on digital transformations, media sociology, and generational studies. Her educational background includes: Doctoral Degree in Sociology (2003), University of Tartu Research Master's Degree in Media Studies (1998), University of Oslo Master's Degree in Sociology (1998), University of Tartu Bachelor's Degree in Sociology (1995), University of Tartu, cum laude Professor Kalmus's research primarily focuses on social transformations in digital society, with particular attention to children and youth in the context of mediatization and datafication. Her work examines how digital technologies reshape socialization processes, value structures, and generational relationships. She investigates social acceleration and its impact on personal time-use capabilities across different generations. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend toward studying digital skills development, online surveillance, and the impact of digital technologies on social relationships across generations. Her research spans multiple disciplines including sociology, media studies, education, and psychology, with a particular emphasis on cross-cultural and intergenerational comparisons. Much of her recent work addresses methodological challenges in studying digital phenomena across different age groups and cultural contexts, especially during and after the pandemic. Her scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous awards: National Research Award in Social Sciences (2022) Membership of Academia Europaea (2019) The Badge of Distinction, University of Tartu (2017) Young Scientist Award of the Cultural Foundation of the President of Estonia (2008) Multiple awards for supervising doctoral theses Professor Kalmus has supervised several doctoral students, including Marit Napp and Andra Siibak. She has led multiple research projects including 'Generations and Inter-generational Relationships in the Emerging Information Society' and 'Children and Young People in the Emerging Information and Consumer Society.' Her administrative work includes serving on the Senate of the University of Tartu and as Director of the PhD study program in Sociology. She is actively involved in several research networks including EU Kids Online and the European Media Salon, which she founded in 2021.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Sandra Hofhues serves as the managing director of the Institute for Educational Science and Media Research (IfBM) and holds a W3 professorship for media didactics at the FernUniversität in Hagen. As a prominent figure in educational science, she represents the university in national and international research collaborations, focusing on the intersection of digitalization, education, and organizational structures. Her leadership extends to editorial roles and academic governance, including membership on the board of the German Society for Educational Science (DGfE). Her academic journey began with dual vocational training as an industrial clerk (final grade: 1.0), followed by high school diploma. She pursued a Bachelor's degree (2002-2005) and Master's degree (2006-2007) in 'Media and Communication' at the University of Augsburg (final grades: 1.41 and 1.0 respectively). Her doctoral studies at the Bundeswehr University Munich culminated in a Dr. phil. degree with magna cum laude honors (2007-2012). Professor Hofhues' research centers on two interconnected domains: media didactics in the context of digitalization and digitality, and documentary media and organizational research. She critically examines how digital transformation reshapes educational practices, institutional structures, and knowledge production. Her work emphasizes the socio-technical dimensions of educational technologies, questioning how datafication processes reconfigure school organization and educational governance. She approaches these issues through qualitative social research methods, focusing on material artifacts and organizational practices. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the implications of digital transformation across educational contexts, with increasing attention to datafication, artificial intelligence, and platformization. The research trajectory shows an evolution from examining digitalization as a technical process to understanding digitality as a cultural and social condition that fundamentally reshapes educational practices and institutions. Her work increasingly engages with critical perspectives on educational technology, questioning normative assumptions embedded in digital tools and platforms. Professor Hofhues has received notable recognition for her contributions to educational science: Fellow of the Teaching Excellence Network 'Lehre n' Member of the board of the German Society for Educational Science (DGfE) Member of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research's OER Advisory Board Co-editor of the book series 'Digitality and Education' As an active researcher, Professor Hofhues leads and contributes to numerous third-party funded projects that investigate digital transformation in educational contexts. Her current research portfolio includes the BMBF-funded projects 'BIRD – Bildungsraum digital' (as sub-project leader with a budget of approximately 1.6 million EUR), 'All is data (Aid)' on media and data education for educational personnel, 'DocTalk – Dialog trifft Chatbot,' and 'WerteRadar.' These projects reflect her commitment to translating theoretical insights into practical applications that address contemporary educational challenges. Professor Hofhues leads the Media Didactics research team at the Institute for Educational Science and Media Research (IfBM). Her team engages in collaborative research that bridges theory and practice, often working with schools, universities, and other educational institutions to understand and shape digital transformation processes. The research environment she has cultivated emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, bringing together perspectives from educational science, media studies, sociology, and information science to address complex questions about digital education.
Raul Ferrer Conill is an Assistant Professor at Karlstad University's Department of Geography, Media and Communication within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. His research focuses on the intersection of journalism, technology, and gamification, with particular emphasis on news production/distribution in mobile societies, gamified engagement strategies, native advertising, and datafication processes in media. He advises bachelor's theses and teaches courses like Digital Aesthetics (MKGB60) and ICT and Social Change (MKGB71), serving as course convenor for these. Ferrer Conill's work bridges empirical research with practical applications, addressing questions about gamification's implications in newsrooms and organizational adoption. He collaborates with research groups like NODE (News & Opinion in the Digital Era) and Geomedia, and reviews for journals such as Journalism Studies and Mobile Media & Communication . His recent publications examine topics including Scandinavian social media logics, AI's impact on journalism in China, and the role of hyperlinks in national online networks. Ferrer Conill holds ORCID 0000-0002-0501-2217 and ResearcherID G-3347-2014. His research explores how data-driven practices reshape journalism, including studies on African and European civic tech organizations' data journalism, temporal patterns of mobile news alerts, and boundaries between editorial and commercial content. He has contributed to debates on native advertising's ethical challenges and the theoretical underpinnings of audience engagement in news consumption. Ferrer Conill's work frequently intersects with questions of media ethics, technological adaptation, and cross-cultural comparisons in digital communication.
Dr. Emilija Gagrčin is a Researcher at the Institute for Media and Communication Studies, University of Mannheim, under the Chair of Prof. Dr. Teresa Naab. She holds a Ph.D. from the Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society and Free University of Berlin (2023), focusing on political participation and citizenship norms in digital environments. Her research investigates the interplay between social, normative, and infrastructural dimensions of digital political communication, emphasizing democratic resilience. She employs mixed methods including surveys, discourse analysis, and social network analysis. She is affiliated with the Digital Political Inequality Lab (UCSB), Weizenbaum Panel (Berlin), and the ERC PREPARE project (Bergen). As Chair of YECREA’s managing board, she advocates for early-career scholars within the European Communication Research and Education Association (ECREA). Her work bridges theoretical insights with practical implications for democratic societies. Her recent articles explore epistemic inequalities in democracy, algorithmic literacy, and the evolution of social media’s political narratives. Key themes include digital citizenship, participatory inequality, and the ethical dimensions of online intervention. While no formal awards are listed, her active roles in professional networks highlight her contribution to advancing communication studies. Dr. Gagrčin’s advisory work and grants remain unspecified, though her lab affiliations suggest collaborative research efforts. Her current projects aim to address data harms, algorithm dependency, and the evolving role of digital platforms in democratic processes.
Dr. Robert LeBlanc serves as Associate Professor of ELA/Literacy and Board of Governors Research Chair (Tier II) in Literacy Studies at the University of Lethbridge's Faculty of Education. Currently on academic leave, he maintains active research leadership while specializing in secondary English education and literature instruction methodologies. His educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Reading/Writing/Literacy from the University of Pennsylvania (Defended with Distinction) M.A. in Education and Society from McGill University (Dean's Honour) B.Ed. in Secondary Education from the University of Saskatchewan (With Great Distinction) LeBlanc's research examines classroom discourse through interactional sociolinguistics, narrative theory, and Bourdieu's frameworks, with particular focus on digital literacies in platform societies. His work bridges traditional literary interpretation with emerging digital ecologies, analyzing how students navigate voice stylization, intertextuality, and ethical dimensions of narrative form within contemporary educational contexts. Recent publications demonstrate consistent exploration of digital platform impacts on ELA instruction, narrative pedagogy innovations, and sociocultural dynamics in literacy development. His scholarship reveals evolving emphasis on pandemic-responsive teaching, algorithmic literacy, and critical media ecologies while maintaining core commitments to qualitative ethnographic methodologies. Notable recognition includes: 2024 Alberta Teachers' Association Educational Research Award AERA Outstanding Dissertation Award (2017) University of Pennsylvania Faculty Award for Outstanding Leadership and Teaching Coyle Fellowship at Notre Dame's Center for Literacy Education As Research Chair, LeBlanc leads institutional initiatives in literacy studies while mentoring graduate researchers. His policy briefs for the National Council of Teachers of English demonstrate active engagement with educational practitioners, though specific grant funding details remain unspecified in source materials.
Fenwick McKelvey is an Associate Professor in Information and Communication Technology Policy at Concordia University's Department of Communication Studies. He co-directs Concordia's Applied AI Institute and leads the Machine Agencies working group at Milieux Institute. His research focuses on digital politics, AI governance, and internet policy, with a particular interest in network neutrality and algorithmic media. Education: PhD in Communication and Culture (York University/Ryerson University), MA in Communication and Culture (York/Ryerson), BA in Multidisciplinary Studies (Dalhousie University) McKelvey's research spans critical AI studies, computational political communication, and internet history. His work examines how algorithms shape democratic processes, media governance, and policy frameworks. He has published extensively on topics like digital disinformation , political bots , and platform studies . His recent publications include analyses of generative AI's societal impacts and special issues co-edited on topics like optimization and alt-right movements . McKelvey actively participates in policy discussions with institutions like the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) , focusing on issues like network-level blocking and internet governance . Scientific Awards and Grants: 2019 Gertrude J. Robinson Book Award for Internet Daemons Multiple SSHRC and FRQSC grants for AI and digital media research Collaborator in major initiatives like Hexagram (2020-2027) McKelvey frequently serves as a media commentator and policy expert, with appearances in CBC , The Guardian , and Wired Magazine . He is a founding member of the Canadian Disinformation Network and contributes to public debates on AI ethics and digital rights.
