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Jason Jacques is a Lecturer in Human-Computer Interaction at the School of Computer Science, University of St Andrews. He is an active researcher focusing on the micro- and macro-impacts of digital technology on people and society, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, crowdsourcing, digital labor, and interface design. He is a member of the SACHI research group and the SIGCHI Sustainability Committee, reflecting his commitment to ethical and sustainable computing.
- PhD in Computer Science, University of Cambridge
- BSc in Information Systems (Hons), Brunel University
- Visiting Lecturer in Computer Science, City University London (from Aug 2022)
His research lies at the intersection of human behavior and digital systems, particularly in online labor markets like Amazon Mechanical Turk, augmented reality interfaces, and sustainable computing practices. He investigates how design choices affect user engagement, accessibility, and environmental impact, contributing to both technical innovation and broader societal policy.
The recent publications show a consistent focus on human-centered computing, with strong themes in accessibility, sustainability, and scalable user studies. His work frequently appears in top-tier HCI conferences such as CHI, where he applies empirical and data-driven methods to real-world digital platforms.
Jason is actively involved in research projects such as The Role of the University in the Ethical Digital Nation, and participates in public engagement activities like the Doors Open events at the School of Computer Science. He is accepting postgraduate research students and contributes to datasets and open science initiatives.
He has contributed to several publicly available datasets related to crowdsourcing, augmented reality, and programmer behavior, supporting reproducibility and further research in the field.
