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Julian Thomas is a Distinguished Professor and Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADM+S) at RMIT University's School of Media and Communication. He also leads the Australian Internet Observatory. His academic focus spans digital inclusion, automation's societal impacts, and histories of communication technologies. Key projects include the Australian Digital Inclusion Index (ADII) and the Mapping the Digital Gap initiative in remote Indigenous communities.
Research interests include automation's ethical implications, media policy, and the intersection of technology with cultural and social equity. He was elected to the Australian Academy of the Humanities in 2017 for his contributions to humanities research.
Recent work emphasizes AI governance, automated decision-making systems in industries like retail logistics, and digital divides in rural/remote areas. His projects often combine quantitative metrics with qualitative community engagement to address systemic inequities.
- Current roles: Director ADM+S, Distinguished Professor, Australian Internet Observatory Lead
- Key achievements: ADII policy tool, multiple ARC grants, Academy of Humanities membership
- Research partnerships: Government agencies, tech firms, and Indigenous community organizations
Teaching and supervision focus on digital policy, media regulation, and critical technology studies. Advises students on projects addressing automated systems' societal impacts and digital equity challenges.
