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Dr. John D. Boy is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Leiden University, affiliated with the Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (CADS) and the Urban Studies programme in The Hague. His research focuses on digital society, urban studies, and qualitative computational methods. He coordinates the d12n Research Cluster and chairs CADS's Programme Committee. Notable awards include the KIEM grant (2024) and NIAS Fellowship (2024). His work explores topics like Instagram's societal impact, collaborative theorizing, and ethics in digital ethnography.
Teaching responsibilities include courses on urban studies, digital society, and research ethics. Recent publications include On Display: Instagram, the Self, and the City (2024) and articles on computational methods and urban digital landscapes. He actively engages with grants and public outreach, emphasizing open science and interdisciplinary collaboration.
