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Jo Pierson is an expert in Communication Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), focusing on Studies in Media, Innovation and Technology. With extensive research on online platforms, artificial intelligence, algorithms, data protection, and privacy, Pierson integrates social science methodologies into the design and governance of ICT technologies.
- Research Outputs: 385 publications with an h-index of 14.
- Active Projects: Funded initiatives like the 7th Annual PrivaCI Symposium (2025) and sociological studies on WiFi networks at VUB.
Research Themes: Pierson’s work examines mutual shaping between digital media and societal change, emphasizing social affordances, digital sovereignty, and algorithmic ethics. Recent studies address privacy in the financial sector post-pandemic and norm dynamics on social platforms.
Publication Trends: Recent articles explore topics such as Reflexivity in Algorithmic Systems, Privacy in Financial Innovation, and Social Norms on Messaging Platforms, reflecting interdisciplinary intersections of technology, ethics, and social impact.
