David Cecchetto

David Cecchetto is Professor of Critical Digital Theory in York University's Department of Humanities, former Director of the Graduate Program in Social and Political Thought, and Faculty Associate with Sensorium: Centre for Digital Arts and Technology. He served as President of the Society for Literature, Science, and the Arts (2020-2024) and co-edits the Proximities book series.

Education includes:

• PhD from University of Victoria
• MMus from University of Victoria
• Hon. BMus from Wilfrid Laurier University

Research explores sound studies, critical posthumanism, and digital theory through interdisciplinary approaches bridging arts practice and media philosophy. His work examines the intersections of technology, perception, and cultural production in contemporary mediascapes.

Significant grants and awards:

• SSHRC Insight Grant for 'Listening to Digital Culture'
• SSHRC Connection Grant for conference organization
• OCAD University Research Excellence Award
• National dissertation prize in fine arts/humanities

Maintains artistic practice in electronic music and sound installation, performing internationally with the group Bitstance.