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Helena Webb is a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford, where she contributes to research and teaching within the Human Centred Computing theme. Her work bridges social science and computer science, focusing on responsible innovation, AI ethics, and user interactions with digital technologies.
- PhD in Social Sciences, University of Nottingham
- Bachelor’s in Social and Political Sciences, University of Cambridge
- Former Senior Researcher, University of Oxford Department of Computer Science
- Researcher at Work, Interaction and Technology (WIT) Research Centre, King’s College London (2009–2014)
Her research interests include human-computer interaction, algorithmic fairness, privacy in smart homes, and ethical design of social robots. She specializes in qualitative research methods and interdisciplinary collaboration to understand how technology shapes and is shaped by social practices. She has led and contributed to major projects such as Digital Wildfire, UnBias, ReEnTrust, and RoboTIPS, all focused on responsible governance and design of digital systems.
Her recent publications span topics from algorithmic accountability to ethical black boxes in robotics, reflecting a strong trend toward integrating ethical considerations into the technical design of AI and interactive systems. These works emphasize participatory design, transparency, and societal impact.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- Named one of the Brilliant Women working in AI Ethics
She actively supervises and co-supervises students, contributes to ethics education, and is involved in outreach and diversity initiatives at Oxford. She has also served on the Departmental Equality and Diversity Committee and the Research Ethics Committee. Helena is a member of the advisory board for the ReEnTrust project and continues to develop the ethical hackathon model with colleagues. Her work exemplifies a deep commitment to interdisciplinary, socially responsible research in computing.
