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Larry Stillman is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Human Centred Computing, Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University, and also serves as an Adjunct Senior Researcher at the Monash University Research Foundation in Prato, Italy. His work bridges academia and community development, focusing on the ethical and social dimensions of information technology in marginalized contexts.
His research interests include Community Informatics, Development Informatics, and the application of critical theories such as post-colonialism, feminism, disability theory, and Marxism to Information Systems. He emphasizes qualitative methodologies including grounded theory, critical ethnography, and storytelling, especially in participatory and community-based research settings.
The recent articles highlight a strong trend in ICT for Development (ICT4D), particularly in rural Bangladesh, focusing on women's empowerment through smartphones, ethical challenges in social media research, and positionality in fieldwork. These works reflect a deep commitment to social justice, equity, and the voices of the voiceless in technological interventions.
- Contributor to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to reduced inequalities and sustainable communities
- Active in participatory action research and community-based projects
- Focus on under-resourced research methodologies and innovation for social good
Larry Stillman has supervised PhD students and served as an examiner at the University of South Africa (UNISA). He has led and contributed to multiple research projects, including the PROTIC2 initiative and international development informatics projects in Bangladesh, often funded by charitable trusts and government bodies. Though no formal awards are listed, his sustained research output and leadership in ethical ICT research underscore his scholarly impact.
He is involved in projects exploring the Monash Information Continuum and innovation for wellbeing. His collaborative network spans Australia, Italy, Bangladesh, and South Africa, reflecting a global engagement with community-based ICT initiatives.
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