معرفی
Dr. James Gilmore is an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Communication at Clemson University's College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences. He joined Clemson in 2018 after earning his Ph.D. in Communication and Culture from Indiana University. His academic foundation includes an M.A. in Film and Television from UCLA and a B.A. in Film and Media Studies from the University of South Carolina.
Research Focus
Dr. Gilmore's research examines the cultural politics of media and communication technologies, with emphasis on datafication (how human behavior is converted into data), wearable technologies (e.g., smartwatches, fitness trackers), and infrastructural systems. His work critiques surveillance norms, accessibility design, and solutionist approaches in tech. He authored Bringers of Order: Wearable Technologies and the Manufacturing of Everyday Life (UC Press, 2025) and co-edited anthologies on Orson Welles and superhero digital convergence.
Publication Trends
His recent articles (2020-2025) cluster around three themes: wearable tech ethics (e.g., forensic uses of Fitbit/GoPro data), streaming/platform infrastructures (e.g., Disney’s data reflexivity, Capitol Riot documentation), and surveillance politics (e.g., geofencing, CAD systems). Methodologically, he blends critical-cultural analysis with industry ethnography, often highlighting tensions between technological promise and social consequence.
Awards and Honors
- Top Paper Award, Southern States Communication Association (2024)
- Outstanding Teaching Award, Clemson University (2022-2023)
- Outstanding Research Publication, Clemson University (2022)
- Ray Camp Research Award, Carolinas Communication Association (2018)
- Graduate Writing Prizes, Indiana University (2016)
Advising and Service
Dr. Gilmore mentors graduate/undergraduate researchers, co-authoring with 17+ students on topics like VR accessibility, mental health platforms, and AI negotiations. As Graduate Coordinator, he oversees program development and student progression. He serves as an expert source for media outlets (Wired, The Verge) on technology culture and maintains an active public scholarship profile.
