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Dr. Marcel O'Gorman is a Professor of English and University Research Chair at the University of Waterloo, directing the Critical Media Lab (CML). He holds a PhD from the University of Florida, MA degrees from the Universities of Windsor and Ottawa, and a BA from the University of Windsor. His work bridges critical media studies, philosophy of technology, and digital art, emphasizing research-creation and ethical design.
Research focuses include technocultural ethics, environmental humanities, and queer theory. Notable books include Making Media Theory: Thinking Critically with Technology (2020), Necromedia (2015), and E-Crit (2005). Recent articles engage AI ethics, biodiversity apps, and design for responsible innovation.
- Awards: SSHRC grants (2016, 2010, 2009), Canada Foundation for Innovation grants (2016, 2008), University Research Chair (2017).
- Labs/Teams: Critical Media Lab, collaborating on projects like 'Digital Abstinence' and 'Tech for Good' with Communitech/Deloitte.
Current projects explore 'digital rituals,' automation's impact on embodiment, and ethical tech integration. Future work extends into 'more-than-human' studies, combining art, science, and activism.
