Jean Burgess

Professor Jean Burgess is a leading scholar in digital media studies, holding positions as Distinguished Professor of Digital Media at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and Associate Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADM+S). She is affiliated with the Digital Media Research Centre (DMRC) and School of Communication at QUT. Her work focuses on the social implications of digital platforms, algorithmic culture, and innovative digital methods.

Education:

• PhD (Queensland University of Technology)
• M.Phil (University of Queensland)
• B. Arts (Hons) and B. Mus (Hons) (University of Queensland)

Research Interests: Burgess explores digital media technologies' societal impacts, platform governance, and algorithmic systems. Her recent work includes studies on GenAI, Instagram's visual culture, and automated decision-making. She co-authored Everyday Data Cultures (2022) and contributes to platforms like The Conversation.

Awards:

• Fellow, Australian Academy of the Humanities
• Member, ARC College of Experts
• Recipient of the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence

Grants & Projects: Key projects include the ARC-funded ADM+S Centre, research on Instagram’s machine vision, and studies on algorithmic transparency in advertising. She collaborates with industries like Australia Post and the Australian Centre for the Moving Image.

Labs/Teams: Leads the DMRC and ADM+S QUT node, fostering interdisciplinary research on digital media's role in society.