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Professor Aphra Kerr is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Sociology at Maynooth University, transitioning to a full-time role as Professor of Information and Communication Studies at University College Dublin in August 2024. She leads research in AI governance, digital media ethics, and gambling industry impacts through her role in the SFI ADAPT Centre. Key projects include the Global Media and Internet Concentration Project (GMICP) and Algowatch, focusing on algorithmic literacy. Her work bridges social science with technology, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.
Education: PhD in Digital Media (DCU, 2000), postdoctoral fellowships at UNU/INTECH and University of Ulster. Extensive research on digital games, media policy, and media literacy.
Research interests span AI ethics, digital game production, gambling regulation, media labor, gender equity in tech, and public engagement. Awards include the Distinguished Scholar Award from DiGRA and membership in the Academy of Europe. Collaborations span academia, industry, and civic organizations like ADAPT and Foroige.
Recent articles address gambling marketing's societal impacts, smart city planning via digital twins, and trust in human-robot interaction. She advises on policy initiatives and chairs international research associations.
