Anthony McCosker

Anthony McCosker is a Professor of Media and Communication at Swinburne University of Technology, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education. He holds dual roles as Director of the Social Innovation Research Institute and Chief Investigator in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADM+S). His research focuses on digital inclusion, technology adoption inequalities, health/wellbeing, automation, and AI ethics, with an emphasis on community-driven data practices.

• Research Projects: Includes the Impact Evaluation of Be Connected program, digital equity projects with Red Cross and Telstra, and initiatives addressing rural mental health service gaps.
• Publications: Over 160 outputs including books like Everyday Data Cultures and peer-reviewed articles on topics such as digital social ecosystems and AI literacy.
• Grants: Lead investigator on projects funded by ARC, Department of Education, and international collaborations (e.g., Australia-India Net Zero AI initiative).

His work bridges academia and practice, collaborating with NGOs, governments, and tech firms to address digital divides and ethical AI applications. Supervises PhD/Master’s students in areas like AI ethics, social connection technologies, and digital health interventions.