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Professor Alexander J.A.M. van Deursen holds dual Full Professorships at the University of Twente's Digital Society Institute and Communication Science Department. His work focuses on digital inequality, exploring how technology impacts societal inclusion. He advises global organizations like the Dutch government and UNESCO, and co-leads the DISTO project measuring digital exclusion. As Centre for Digital Inclusion director, he develops policies to bridge digital divides.
His research spans digital skills frameworks, AI/IoT inequality, and labor-related digital competencies, contributing to UN SDGs. Notable awards include the Herbert Dordick Dissertation Award and UT in the Media Award. He has been a visiting scholar at LSE and ASU, and frequently appears in media like the New York Times.
Recent work examines barriers faced by low-income households in adopting smart technologies, emphasizing performance tests and qualitative insights into skill gaps.
