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Mannat Kaur is a PostDoc researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics, working within the Internet Architecture Research Group on the Saarland Informatics Campus. Their research focuses on the role of people within socio-technical systems, particularly examining coordination dynamics among individuals and between people and technology in IT work contexts.
Dr. Kaur's research interests span several interconnected domains:
- Human-Computer Interaction with a focus on system administration work
- Gender dynamics and equity in technology workplaces
- Socio-technical aspects of digital infrastructure management
- Feminist research approaches to technology studies
- Safety, security, and just culture in IT operations
Through qualitative and mixed-method research approaches, Dr. Kaur investigates how to create more equitable digital infrastructure and supportive workplaces for those managing critical IT systems. Their recent work has examined cloud adoption in higher education, gendered experiences of system administrators, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on system administration work.
Dr. Kaur has received recognition for their contributions to diversity and inclusion in the field:
- Awarded recognition for contribution to Diversity and Inclusion in ACM CSCW 2023
As an active member of the research community, Dr. Kaur serves as a reviewer for major conferences including ACM CHI and CSCW, and has presented their work at venues like RIPE 87 on topics related to care in system administration work.
