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Jacquelyn Burkell is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Information and Media Studies at Western University and currently serves as Associate Vice-President (Research). She holds a PhD in Psychology (Cognitive Science) from Western. Her research focuses on the cognitive and social dimensions of human-technology interaction, including privacy attitudes, digital surveillance, and information behavior. She has led SSHRC partnership grants exploring AI in justice systems and youth privacy online. Notable contributions include studies on privacy policy design, court form accessibility, and the ethical implications of dark patterns in digital interfaces. Dr. Burkell has held leadership roles, including Assistant Dean of Research in FIMS and chair of the Associate Deans (Research) group. Her work spans academic governance, e-access to justice frameworks, and digital literacy advocacy.
- PhD in Psychology (Cognitive Science), Western University
- SSHRC Partnership Grants: AI in Justice Systems; Youth Equality & Privacy
- Key Projects: Privacy policy readability for youth; Dark patterns in digital interfaces
- Committee Roles: 2016 URB Task Force Steering Committee
Research emphasizes empirical studies on technology-mediated interactions, with applications in health information systems, legal documentation, and public policy. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges cognitive science, law, and technology to address societal challenges such as algorithmic bias and privacy erosion.
- Awards: None explicitly listed in text
- Grants: Multiple SSHRC grants, including partnership grants
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on AI ethics, digital justice systems, and health informatics. Engages in policy advocacy through initiatives like the Revisiting e-Justice Framework and Digital Inclusion Research.
