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Natalie DOONAN is a Professor in the Département de communication at Université de Montréal, affiliated with the Faculté des arts et des sciences. Her work bridges media arts, participatory design, and research-creation, focusing on sensory methodologies to engage public spaces and ecological issues. She holds a professorship in communication and has been actively involved in interdisciplinary projects and academic leadership roles.
Her research explores hybrid physical-virtual perception, biodiversity communication, and immersive art forms. Notable projects include Coney Island MTL and VerdunRéalité, which investigate place-based encounters through digital media. She has received grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and MITACS.
- Organizations: Canadian Association for Theatre Research, Performance Studies International, Universities Art Association of Canada
- Roles: Vice-President of OBORO Artist-Run Centre, Chair of multiple university committees (Bricolab, Admissions, etc.)
Dr. Doonan supervises graduate theses in communication studies and co-leads creative pedagogy initiatives. Her recent work addresses ecological transitions and the intersection of technology with environmental awareness.
