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Dr. Anatoliy Gruzd is a Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Privacy Preserving Digital Technologies at the Department of Information Technology Management, Faculty of Communication and Design, Toronto Metropolitan University. He also serves as Director of Research at the Social Media Lab, where he leads interdisciplinary research on social media, online communities, misinformation, and information privacy.
His research explores how digital platforms shape communication, information sharing, and public discourse, with a strong focus on computational methods to analyze social media data. He has received major funding from Canada’s Tri-Council agencies (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR), CFI, and the World Health Organization, underscoring the societal relevance of his work, especially during the global infodemic.
- Social Media
- Online Communities
- Misinformation and Infodemics
- Information Privacy
- Digital Technologies
- Data Stewardship
The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on understanding digital risks such as misinformation, algorithmic bias, online violence, and privacy challenges. These works span disciplines including public health, computer science, communication, and ethics, often using network and behavioral analysis to uncover patterns in large-scale social media data. His research trend emphasizes societal impact, policy relevance, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Canada Research Chair in Privacy Preserving Digital Technologies, Tier 2, 2020
- Open Access Wall of Fame Award, Toronto Metropolitan University Library, 2020
- Member, Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, 2017
- Canada Research Chair in Social Media Data Stewardship, Tier 2, 2015
- Best Paper Award, Internet, Policy & Politics Conference, Oxford, 2014
Dr. Gruzd has secured substantial research grants as Principal Investigator from SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR, CFI, WHO, and Global Affairs Canada. His projects include studying privacy-preserving technologies, anti-social behavior online, infodemic management, and online violence against women. He actively mentors students and collaborates with international researchers, though specific advisees are not listed. His leadership in the Social Media Lab fosters innovation in digital methods and ethical data practices.
The Social Media Lab, under his research direction, functions as a hub for interdisciplinary scholarship on digital society, bringing together researchers from communication, computer science, public health, and policy. The lab conducts cutting-edge research on misinformation, platform governance, and digital well-being, often in partnership with public and international organizations.
