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Jennifer DenbowView profile

Professor

• Feminist Jurisprudence
• Reproductive Law and Politics
• Political Theory
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Professor Jennifer Denbow serves in the Department of Political Science within California Polytechnic State University's College of Liberal Arts, where she holds the position of Associate Chair. Her interdisciplinary scholarship bridges feminist political theory, law, and science and technology studies with a specialized focus on US reproductive politics. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Jurisprudence and Social Policy with a Designated Emphasis in Women, Gender and Sexuality from UC Berkeley (2010), a J.D. from UC Berkeley (2007), and a B.S. in Philosophy with minors in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Michigan (2003). Denbow's research critically examines the intersections of reproductive justice, political economy, and technological innovation. Her work challenges neoliberal frameworks that position technological solutions as adequate responses to systemic reproductive injustices, particularly highlighting how financialization and market logics infiltrate reproductive healthcare and genetic technologies. She analyzes how ultrasound, prenatal screening, and biometric monitoring function as affective technologies that reshape maternal subjectivity and reproductive autonomy. Her publications reveal consistent engagement with feminist critiques of reproductive governance, examining how social conservatism, disability rights, and racial politics converge in legislative battles over prenatal nondiscrimination laws and contraceptive access. The scholarship demonstrates particular attention to how ostensibly neutral technological innovations often reinforce existing power hierarchies while obscuring structural inequalities. ACLS Project Development Grant for her forthcoming book As an educator, Denbow teaches courses including Civil Rights in America, Basic Concepts of Political Thought, Judicial Process, US Reproductive Politics, and Feminist Legal Theory. Her research has been supported by institutional affiliations including a Visiting Scholar position at the Feminist Research Institute at UC Davis during the 2020-2021 academic year. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary conversations across political theory, legal studies, and feminist science and technology studies.

• Medical Anthropology
• Feminist STS
• Critical Disability Studies
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Alexandra Suzanne Middleton is an Assistant Professor of medical anthropology in the Centre for Medical Science and Technology Studies (MeST) at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. She is affiliated with the Department of Public Health, Section of Health Services Research, and holds a joint appointment as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellow co-hosted at Yale University and the University of Copenhagen. Dr. Middleton earned her PhD in Anthropology from Princeton University (2015-2021), where she conducted ethnographic research on neuromusculoskeletal prosthesis clinical trials in Sweden. Her doctoral work examined the role of patient-subjects' domestic lives and embodied sensory knowledge in neuroprosthetic science development. Her research integrates medical anthropology with feminist STS, critical disability studies, sensory anthropology, and critical data studies. Middleton specializes in examining everyday lived and embodied experiences of highly experimental frontier science, with particular focus on assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) including uterus transplantation and stem cell-based human embryo models. She investigates the cultural politics of (m)otherhood, gender, and reproduction through ethnographic fieldwork with patients, families, clinicians, and researchers across the US, Sweden, and Denmark. Her scholarly output demonstrates a consistent trajectory exploring the intersection of emerging biomedical technologies and human experience, particularly in neuroprosthetics and pain management. Middleton's work examines how technologies reshape bodily experiences and social relations, with special attention to datafication processes in healthcare. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowship (2022) As a researcher on Prof. Klaus Høyer's ERC Advanced Grant-funded project 'Data Space,' Middleton contributes to cross-border health data research while mentoring graduate students. Her peer review activities for BioSocieties Journal (2021-2023) demonstrate her engagement with the academic community. Her supervision framework for M.Sc. theses, which uses scientific article writing as a pedagogical tool, reflects her commitment to innovative research education. Currently conducting ethnographic fieldwork as part of her research examining frontier assisted reproductive technologies, Middleton works at the intersection of clinical practice, patient experience, and technological innovation. Her work with the ERC-funded Data Space project positions her at the forefront of research on health data governance and its experiential dimensions.

Kristin VeelView profile

Professor

• Digital Aesthetics
• Surveillance Studies
• Technology and Culture
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Kristin Veel is a Professor in the Department of Arts and Cultural Studies at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Humanities, specializing in digital technologies' impact on cultural imagination and history. She co-leads the INTERSECT research hub and directs projects on smart home abuse, bio-machines, and human-AI collaboration. Her research examines data-tracking's invisibilities across film, art, literature, and design using aesthetic theory and practice-based methodologies. Current work focuses on intersectional approaches to surveillance, urban equity, and redefining machine 'life' through interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent publications (2024-2025) analyze machine vision ethics, archival infrastructures, and domestic technology vulnerabilities, emphasizing critical perspectives on AI and social justice. Scientific Awards: Lars Arge Award for Young Scientists University of Copenhagen Faculty of Humanities Research Award Honorary Research Fellowship at Surveillance Studies Centre, Queen’s University Grants and Projects: Principal Investigator: Smart technology abuse study with LOKK (Queen Mary's Center) Co-PI: Aesthetics of Bio-machines project (Velux Foundation) Co-PI: Human-AI Collaboration project (Independent Research Fund Denmark) Research Hub: Co-leads INTERSECT for interdisciplinary exploration of urbanism, landscapes, and social justice across arts, humanities, and social sciences.

Kiran Juliana KappelerView profile

Research Fellow

• Digital Communication
• Surveillance Studies
• Social Inequality
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Kiran Juliana Kappeler is a postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Tracking and Society within the Department of Communication, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen. She contributes to the EU-funded GREENWATCH project examining IoT applications for Europe's green transition. Education: PhD in Communication, University of Zurich (2024) Research Focus: Dr. Kappeler investigates datafication, algorithmization, and dataveillance in digitized societies through mixed-methods frameworks. Her work analyzes how individuals navigate digital risks and opportunities while addressing digital inequality reproduction. Key methodological strengths include quantitative skill measurement and qualitative practice analysis, particularly within Swiss societal contexts. Publication Trends: Recent outputs (2023-2025) reveal concentrated exploration of dataveillance triggers, algorithmic risk mitigation strategies, and longitudinal digital skill development. Swiss-focused studies from the World Internet Project dominate her empirical work, examining digital divides, IoT adoption, and human-technology co-evolution through cyborgization lenses. Projects: GREENWATCH (EU Horizon): Assessing IoT's societal impact on European sustainability transitions Research Infrastructure: Based at Karen Blixens Plads 8 in Copenhagen, she operates within the Department of Communication's Center for Tracking and Society, leveraging interdisciplinary networks for digital society research.

Pip ThorntonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Linguistic Capitalism
• Digital Humanities
• Artificial Intelligence Ethics
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Pip Thornton is a Chancellor's Fellow at the University of Edinburgh's School of Geosciences, holding a prestigious early-career academic position equivalent to Assistant Professor. Thornton's work bridges geography, linguistics, and digital studies with a specific focus on the political economy of language in digital spaces. Their research examines how technology companies transform human language into extractable economic data through what Thornton terms 'linguistic capitalism.' Thornton's research interests center on the exploitation and monetization of language by digital technology companies, with particular emphasis on how the transformation of language into data negates its creative and poetic value. Key areas include critical AI studies, online disinformation, digital geopolitics, and creative interventions as research methodology. Thornton investigates how platforms like Google, Meta, and AI companies extract economic value from human language, resulting in what they describe as 'linguistic detritus' that fills search results and AI outputs. Thornton's recent publications (2023-2024) show a strong focus on creative responses to AI and linguistic capitalism, with multiple exhibitions, performances, and critical interventions. Their work demonstrates consistent engagement with both theoretical critique and tangible artistic responses to digital technology's impact on language and communication. Virginie Mamadouh Outstanding Research Award, AAG (2021) 'Best Paper' at ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (2022) Thornton maintains active research funding through multiple projects including 'Page Against The Machine: a comedy-drama about AI' (University of London), 'Writing the Wrongs of AI' (Arts & Humanities Research Council), and several projects examining creative interventions in digital technology. Their research approach combines academic scholarship with public-facing artistic work, regularly participating in major cultural festivals including the Edinburgh International Book Festival and Wigtown Book Festival. Thornton is currently accepting PhD students interested in linguistic capitalism, digital humanities, and critical AI studies. Thornton leads the Articulating Data Research Group, which explores vocalisation, machine listening, and the (in)security of language through creative and critical approaches. This work combines technical understanding of AI systems with artistic interventions to examine how language is processed, commodified, and transformed in digital environments.

Thomas SejersenView profile

Associate Professor

• Podcasting
• Media Economics
• Datafication
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Thomas Sejersen is an Associate Professor at the Danish School of Media and Journalism, specializing in Media Production and Management. With a Master of Arts in Film Studies from the University of Copenhagen (2015), he has established himself as a leading researcher in podcasting studies, media economics, and digital media transformation. His research interests focus on the institutional development of podcasting, examining its evolution from participatory practice to platform content. He investigates media economics, particularly podcast monetization strategies, platformization of streaming content, and datafication in digital media. His work bridges academic research with industry practice through frequent media commentary and conference participation. Sejersen's publication record shows consistent output from 2020-2025, with notable books published by Routledge and De Gruyter. His recent work (2024-2025) represents mature research outputs from ongoing projects, while earlier publications (2022) established foundational analyses of podcast business models. His research demonstrates a clear trajectory from examining podcasting as DIY practice to analyzing its commercialization within platform ecosystems. His active research portfolio includes: Platformaniseringen af streamingindhold (2025-2029) The Datafication of Narration (2023-2024) Datadonation og podcastlytning (2023-2024) The Institutional Development of Podcasting (2023-2024) Sejersen maintains strong industry connections, contributing to 18 media appearances and participating in numerous conferences. His work on podcast economics has informed industry discussions about revenue models, data practices, and platform strategies, making him a notable bridge between academic research and media industry practice.

Rosa Colmenarejo FernándezView profile

Assistant Professor

• Moral Philosophy
• Applied Ethics
• Ethics of Technology
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Rosa Colmenarejo Fernández is an Assistant Professor in Moral Philosophy at University Loyola Andalucía (Spain), where she works in the Department of Humanities and Philosophy. She is affiliated with the research groups 'Human Rights, Jesuit tradition and social transformation' and 'Loyola Health,' and is part of the Institute of Applied Ethics. Her academic career uniquely bridges engineering and philosophy, bringing practical interdisciplinary perspective to ethical challenges in technology and society. Her educational background includes: PhD from the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Córdoba (2015) - with extraordinary doctorate award Master's Degree in Research Methods in Economics and Business Sciences, University of Córdoba University Expert in Territorial Heritage Management, International University of Andalusia Agricultural Technical Engineer, Polytechnic University of Madrid Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, University of Córdoba Professor Colmenarejo Fernández's research focuses on Moral Philosophy and Applied Ethics, with special emphasis on the ethical challenges posed by disruptive technologies. She has developed an innovative research line on the 'Ethics of Resilience and Emancipation' that examines how digital transformation affects human agency and social structures. Her work bridges historical philosophical traditions (particularly Francisco Suárez) with contemporary issues in Big Data, AI, and Smart Energy Systems. She applies the Capability Approach (Sen & Nussbaum) to analyze how technology impacts human flourishing and social justice, with particular attention to intangible cultural heritage and sustainable development. Her notable scientific achievements include: Extraordinary doctorate award from University of Córdoba Accreditation as Assistant Professor in Moral Thought by ANECA (2017) Six-year research term recognition by CNEAI (2013-2019) José Castillejo Fellowship for international mobility (2019-2020) Professor Colmenarejo Fernández actively supervises students and has secured significant research funding. Since January 2023, she has coordinated the ETHICS Working Package for the ERC Starting Grant project 'e-perinatal' led by Prof. Dr. Emma Motrico. Previously, she served as Principal Investigator for the 'José Castillejo Rosa Colmenarejo' project (2019-2020) and participated in the 'Kairos' project (2016-2022) and 'Jesuit Thought and Tradition' project (2016-2018). Her teaching includes mandatory Applied Ethics courses for graduate students in Communication and Business, with a student-centered approach that emphasizes dialogue and discovery. As part of the research groups 'Human Rights, Jesuit tradition and social transformation' and 'Loyola Health,' Professor Colmenarejo Fernández contributes to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of ethics, technology, and social transformation. Her recent work with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology has expanded her research into the philosophical foundations of Future Smart Energy Systems, creating international collaborations that enhance her scholarly impact.

Stefan IskeView profile

Professor

• Media Education
• Digital Media
• Media Literacy
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Prof. Dr. Stefan Iske is a Professor of Education and Media Education at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, where he serves as Program Director for the 'Media Education. Audiovisual Culture and Communication' bachelor's and master's programs. He is based at Institute 1: Education, Vocation and Media, with his office located at Zschokkestraße 32, Building 40, Room 156, 39104 Magdeburg. His research interests include: Media Education and Media Literacy Digital Inequality and the Digital Divide Online Advertising from Youth Perspectives Informal Learning with Digital Media Big Data and Datafication Prof. Iske has published extensively since the early 2000s on media education topics, with his recent work focusing particularly on how digital technologies impact education, social inequality, and youth development. His publications reveal a consistent interest in understanding media practices from the user's perspective, especially young people's interactions with commercialized digital spaces. He has developed conceptual frameworks like 'Media Competence – A Package Insert' that provide structured approaches to media literacy education. Prof. Iske is actively involved in research projects examining online advertising from young people's perspectives and developing educational approaches for digital literacy in the context of data protection and algorithms. His work often bridges theoretical perspectives with practical educational applications, making significant contributions to both academic discourse and educational practice in media education. As Program Director for the Media Education programs, Prof. Iske oversees curriculum development and academic direction for both bachelor's and master's degrees. He supervises student theses and maintains regular office hours for student consultations, demonstrating his commitment to teaching and student support alongside his research activities.

• Cybercrime
• Human factors of cybercrime
• Digital sociology
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Dr. Andrew Childs is a Lecturer in Criminology at Griffith University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and a member of the Griffith Criminology Institute (2022-present). His academic work focuses on the intersection of technology and crime, with particular expertise in cybercrime phenomena. Dr. Childs' research program blends digital sociology, Science and Technology Studies, and criminological theory to investigate three key areas: the development of online illicit markets, the social organization of cybercrime communities, and the criminogenic affordances of disruptive technologies such as cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and the metaverse. His work has pioneered research into emerging digital crimes, including some of the first published studies on social media drug markets, organized identity fraud during the pandemic, and cryptocurrency scam victimization processes. Analysis of Dr. Childs' publication record reveals a strong focus on digital drug markets, cryptocurrency crime, and innovative research methodologies. His work spans both theoretical contributions to criminological understanding of online spaces and practical investigations into specific crime phenomena. The consistent appearance of his research in high-impact journals demonstrates the significance and quality of his scholarly contributions to the field. Dr. Childs has received notable recognition for his work: 2023 Student Experience of Teaching (SET) Survey Commendation Three research outputs featured in Altmetric's Top 5% of all research outputs tracked Work cited in policy documents from 15 different countries Regular media commentary for outlets including ABC News, BBC News, and VICE Dr. Childs has secured significant research funding, including an ECR Research Grant valued at $72,761 for retail fraud research and a Griffith Criminology Institute Strategic Development Grant of $6,093 for research on online retailer fraud services. He currently supervises multiple doctoral students on projects related to cybercrime, including research on financial institution partnerships to prevent child sexual exploitation and dark web drug marketplace disruptions. As of August 2025, his work has received 408 citations with an h-index of 7 (Google Scholar) and a Field-Weighted Citation Impact of 2.12 (SciVal). Based at Griffith University's Nathan Campus, Dr. Childs is an active member of the Griffith Criminology Institute and the Arts Education and Law Group, contributing to interdisciplinary research on crime, justice, and technology.

Nikolaj Ismael ChristensenView profile

Associate Professor

• Media Studies
• Journalism
• Dramaturgy
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Nikolaj Ismael Christensen serves as Associate Professor at the Danish School of Media and Journalism, specializing in TV and media planning with research focused on digital transformation's impact on narrative structures and media ecosystems. His academic credentials include: Master of Management Development (MMD), Copenhagen Business School (2008) Basic Humanities Education, Roskilde University (1999) Open education in journalism, Danish School of Media and Journalism (1998) Acting and improvisation training, New York University (1989) Christensen's research examines streaming-era dramaturgy, cultural heritage representation in digital media, and business model evolution amid platform disruption. His fingerprint highlights Palestinian media narratives, YouTube ecosystems, museum-library digital convergence, and teenage media consumption patterns, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with socio-technical media shifts. Recent publications (2023-2025) analyze linear-to-streaming transitions in Danish television, post-2000 media trends driven by technological-political forces, and dramaturgical innovation frameworks. These works collectively emphasize narrative adaptation, audience engagement strategies, and industry resilience in volatile media landscapes. He actively leads funded projects including Denmark's collective disinformation resilience initiative (2025-2026) and streaming-era dramaturgy R&D (2024-2025), demonstrating sustained grant acquisition and cross-sector collaboration with broadcasting institutions and cultural organizations. Through Media Lab Days workshops and Copenhagen Future TV conferences, Christensen fosters industry-academia partnerships focused on green media practices and datafication of narration, positioning him at the nexus of media theory, production innovation, and policy development.

Stefania MilanView profile

Professor

• Critical Data Studies
• Political participation and technology
• Data activism
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Stefania Milan is Professor of Critical Data Studies at the University of Amsterdam, working at the intersection of political participation, technology, and governance with emphasis on infrastructure and agency. She is affiliated with the Florence School of Transnational Governance at the European University Institute and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University. Her research focuses on critical data studies, data activism, and the politics of digital infrastructure. Milan examines how datafication transforms political participation and civil society engagement, exploring concepts like data activism , cloud protesting , and digital civil disobedience . Her work bridges Science and Technology Studies with Social Movement Studies to understand the evolving relationship between citizens, data, and power. Analysis of Milan's publications reveals consistent engagement with how datafication reshapes political agency, particularly through grassroots data practices. Her research spans theoretical frameworks for understanding data activism, empirical studies of digital protest, and critical examinations of internet architecture and human rights. Key trends include the emergence of alternative epistemologies around data, the politics of visibility in digital spaces, and the tension between data as stakes versus data as repertoires in political struggle. ERC Starting Grant (StG-2014_639379 DATACTIVE) for the DATACTIVE research project Milan leads the DATACTIVE research project and collective, which explores the politics of big data broadly defined, examining massive data collection, privacy, surveillance, social movements, internet activism, and internet infrastructure governance. She has also contributed to several significant research initiatives including the Big Data from the South Initiative, the IN-SIGHT.it project on citizenship and standard-setting in digital networks, and the e-LADDA project on Early Language Development in the Digital Age. The DATACTIVE project, based at the Department of Media Studies at the University of Amsterdam, investigates how civil society engages with datafication through both affirmative practices and resistance tactics. Milan's research collective examines how activists leverage technical properties of social media platforms and develop alternative data practices that challenge dominant data regimes.

Rainer MühlhoffView profile

Professor

• Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
• Data Protection
• Critical Social Theory
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Rainer Mühlhoff is Professor of Ethics of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Osnabrück's Institute of Cognitive Science, with additional affiliation at the Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society in Berlin. He leads the Ethics and Critical Theories of Artificial Intelligence research group, focusing on the societal implications of digital technologies through interdisciplinary collaboration between philosophy, media studies, and computer science. His research spans critical analysis of AI's ethical dimensions, including data protection frameworks, predictive privacy violations, and the relationship between algorithmic systems and authoritarian tendencies. Key thematic areas include: Power dynamics in datafication and AI governance Intersectional discrimination in automated decision-making Collective privacy as a structural concern Historical parallels between digital fascism and 20th-century authoritarianism Educational strategies for digital literacy and critical engagement Mühlhoff's recent publications analyze how predictive algorithms enable new forms of population management through insurance discrimination, hiring practices, and immigration control. His work advocates for reimagined regulatory frameworks that address AI's structural power imbalances rather than merely technical fixes. Current research initiatives include the DFG-funded project Predictive Knowledge is Power (2025) examining collective privacy frameworks, and development of school curricula through the Data Ethics Outreach Lab (DEOL) which translates academic research into educational materials for critical digital literacy. Professional activities include regular appearances at major conferences (Chaos Communication Congress, re:publica), media commentary (Deutschlandfunk, ARD), and public engagement through book launches and radio discussions addressing AI's societal impacts.

Pieter VerdegemView profile

Associate Professor

• Political Economy of Media
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data and Society
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Pieter Verdegem serves as Reader in Technology and Society at the University of Westminster's School of Media and Communication and is a core member of the Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI). A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, he teaches foundational undergraduate and postgraduate modules while leading critical research at the intersection of digital technologies and societal structures. His academic journey includes a PhD in Communication Sciences from Ghent University, followed by an Assistant Professorship in New Media and ICT at Ghent University (2012-2016) and a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at Uppsala University (2011-2012). These experiences established his expertise in media political economy before his current focus on AI and data society. Verdegem's research investigates power dynamics in digital ecosystems through two interconnected strands: the political economy of media/communications and AI/data's societal impacts. He champions critical perspectives on digital capitalism, as evidenced by his book Understanding Data, Culture and Society and edited volume AI for Everyone? Critical Perspectives . His work consistently challenges techno-solutionist narratives while exploring commons-based alternatives to Big Tech dominance. Recent publications reveal a decisive pivot toward participatory methodologies and Global South perspectives in critical AI studies. His 2024 co-authored work on South-North approaches to AI interrogation and 2022 critique of 'AI Capitalism' demonstrate growing emphasis on decolonial frameworks and community-led alternatives to dominant platform paradigms. Recognition includes: Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) Verdegem actively supervises 12 doctoral researchers across themes including generative AI in news media, persuasive technology auditing, digital divides in Cuba, and AI's impact on investigative journalism. His research is currently funded by a British Academy award (2025) examining AI's impact on public information trust and an Alan Turing Institute grant (2023) supporting university network initiatives. As leader of CAMRI's Communication, Technology and Society research theme, he fosters interdisciplinary collaboration with scholars from Brazil, India, and Europe. His recent engagement activities—including a 2022 FEPS Foundation talk on 'ethical AI in a geopolitical world'—highlight his commitment to translating critical scholarship into policy debates on digital sovereignty and algorithmic justice.

Jens-Erik MaiView profile

Professor

• Philosophy of Information
• Information Ethics
• Privacy Studies
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Jens-Erik Mai is Professor of Information at the Department of Communication, University of Copenhagen. He has previously served as Head of Department for both the Department of Communication (2019-2025) and the Department of Information Studies (2017-2019) at the University of Copenhagen. Prior to his current position, he was Associate Professor at the Faculty of Information, University of Toronto (2006-2012), where he also served as Vice Dean (2006-2009) and Acting Dean (Fall 2008). Earlier in his career, he was Assistant Professor at the Information School of the University of Washington (2000-2006), where he co-directed the Center for Human-Information Interaction (2003-2006). He earned his Ph.D. in Information Science from the School of Information at the University of Texas at Austin in 2000 as a Fulbright Scholar, with additional degrees from the Royal School of Library and Information Science in Denmark. Mai's research addresses fundamental questions about data and information in the digital society, exploring philosophical, ethical, cultural, and contextual dimensions of information systems, digital media, and cultural institutions. His work has significantly impacted philosophy of information, information ethics and privacy, and knowledge organization/classification. He has made notable contributions to understanding information quality from a Gricean perspective and analyzing the concept of personal information in the context of datafication. His recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on privacy, identity, and ethics in digital society, with recurring themes examining how digital technologies reshape human identity, privacy concepts, and social structures. His work bridges information science, philosophy, ethics, and social theory, creating an interdisciplinary approach to contemporary information challenges. Philosophical highlights in 2021 Mai actively participates in the international information science community as conference chair, workshop organizer, reviewer, editor, speaker, and editorial board member for the Journal of Documentation, Aslib Journal of Information Management, and Journal of Education for Library and Information Science. As Principal Investigator for the interdisciplinary research project 'Don't Take it Personal' – Privacy and information in an algorithmic age, supported by Independent Research Fund Denmark, he has supervised numerous students and research collaborators. His work has been referenced in policy sources and has gained attention across academic platforms. He maintains an active public presence through media interviews and contributions to public discourse on information science topics, demonstrating his commitment to knowledge dissemination beyond academic circles.

• Digital Governance
• Platform Studies
• Science and Technology Studies
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Yuchen Chen is an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY), affiliated with the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences. She also serves as Faculty Affiliate for the China at CUNY Initiative. Her research specializes in digital cultures and contemporary China through interdisciplinary lenses of science/technology studies, digital studies, and China studies. Her core research explores two interconnected themes: China's data-driven governance infrastructures and its global digital platform expansion. Recent investigations include algorithmic management during COVID-19, social credit systems, and the geopolitical dimensions of Chinese tech platforms. Methodologically, she employs ethnographic approaches to examine sociotechnical systems. Publications demonstrate strong focus on: Pandemic technogovernance in Asia Ethics of AI and data capitalism Labor in global computing ecosystems Platformization of state power Honors include: Barbour Scholarship (University of Michigan) Best Paper Honorable Mention, ACM CSCW (2025) Top Student Paper Award, ICA (2021) Professional service includes committee roles for ACM CHI/CSCW conferences and editorial review for leading journals including Information, Communication & Society and International Journal of Communication .