John Bonnett

John Bonnett is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Brock University, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities. His research focuses on intellectual history, digital humanities, and the writings of Harold Innis. He led the 3D Virtual Buildings Project and DataScapes Project, advancing critical thinking through 3D modeling and interdisciplinary art. Bonnett holds a former Tier II Canada Research Chair in Digital Humanities (2005-2015) and authored Emergence and Empire: Innis, Complexity and the Trajectory of History, awarded the 2014 Gertrude K. Robinson Prize. He teaches digital history and historical GIS, emphasizing innovative methodologies in historical scholarship.

Research interests span digital history, spatial analysis, and the application of technology to historical interpretation. His projects blend heritage preservation with cutting-edge tools like augmented reality and protein data visualization. Bonnett advocates for mindful digital platform design in humanities research, prioritizing accessibility and scholarly rigor. His work bridges traditional historical methods with modern computational and artistic techniques.

• Awards: Gertrude K. Robinson Prize (2014)
• Key Projects: 3D Virtual Buildings, DataScapes
• Teaching Focus: Digital History, Historical GIS

Publications explore Innis' legacy, digital humanities pedagogy, and the transformative potential of 3D modeling in historical inquiry. His scholarship emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and the ethical use of technology in preserving cultural heritage.