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Barry Alan Brown is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. He previously served as Research Director at Mobile Life (2011–2017) and Associate Professor at UCSD’s Department of Communication (2007–2011).
- PhD in Sociology, University of Surrey (1997)
His research focuses on Human-Centered Computing, examining digital technology use in everyday contexts, including leisure technologies, autonomous vehicles, and gig economy platforms. Recent work analyzes food delivery labor in India and self-driving car interactions.
His 15 most recent articles span 2023–2025, exploring themes like collaborative piecework, robotic interactions, and autonomous vehicle ethics. Key journals include CHI, CSCW, and Ubicomp.
- Scientific Awards
- ACM Best Paper Award (CHI)
- 10-Year Impact Award (Ubicomp)
- Five ACM Best Paper Nominations
He has secured over $8 million (75 million SEK) in grants from Vinnova, NSF, EU, and Wallenberg. His research is widely covered in international press (The Guardian, New York Times, Fortune Magazine) and involves collaborations across Sweden, India, and the U.S.
