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Dennis Nguyen is an Assistant Professor for Digital Literacy and Digital Methods at the Department of Media and Culture Studies within the Faculty of Humanities at Utrecht University. His academic journey includes positions at the University of Applied Sciences Utrecht where he served as Senior Lecturer and Graduation Coordinator for the Creative Business program and Data-Driven Design program from 2015-2022, and as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Human Experience and Media Design Research Group from 2019-2022.
- PhD in Media, Culture & Society from the University of Hull, UK
- MA in Applied Communication from Coventry University
- Magister Artium in Communication Sciences with minors in English and History from the University of Münster
Dr. Nguyen's research investigates the framing of data-driven technologies in public discourses, data ecologies, differences between digital cultures, and the role of critical data literacy in the digital society. His interdisciplinary approach combines digital and computational methods with conventional qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. His work spans across digital humanities, media studies, and computational social science, with particular focus on how media frames shape public understanding of emerging technologies.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent research trajectory examining how media discourses construct narratives around datafication, AI, and digital platforms. His work demonstrates increasing sophistication in computational methods while maintaining critical theoretical perspectives. A notable trend is the evolution from examining general digital culture to more specific investigations of algorithmic systems, data donation methodologies, and cross-cultural comparisons of technology discourse.
Dr. Nguyen has been actively involved in numerous academic engagements, including invited talks at international conferences such as ECREA and IAMCR, where he has presented on topics ranging from Netflix data donations to AI hype in public discourses. His collaborative work spans multiple continents, reflecting his interest in transnational digital cultures and comparative media studies.
- Regular presenter at major communication and digital methods conferences
- Collaborator with researchers across Europe, Africa, and Asia
- Active participant in digital methods workshops and training initiatives
His teaching focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to digital and computational methods, with particular emphasis on practical applications and critical perspectives. Dr. Nguyen has developed courses that bridge technical skills with critical understanding of data practices, reflecting his commitment to fostering critical data literacy among students.
