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Professor Raian Ali is an Associate Professor in Computing at Bournemouth University's Department of Computing and Informatics, UK. He leads the Digital Addiction Research Unit, focusing on problematic digital device usage and developing addiction-aware technologies. His work emphasizes policy changes in digital media production and public awareness campaigns. He holds a PhD in Software Engineering from the University of Trento, Italy, with postdoctoral research at Lero (University of Limerick, Ireland).
- Educational Background: PhD in Software Engineering (University of Trento), Postdoc at Lero and University of Trento.
Research interests include digital addiction’s behavioral patterns, engineering solutions to combat addictive usage, and data-driven responsible gambling practices. His team collaborates with the Department of Psychology and global industry partners. Notable projects include the EROGamb tool, leveraging real-time behavioral data to promote informed gambling decisions.
Media collaborations include BBC, ABC Australia, and The Conversation. The team’s online exhibition, 'Hidden Stories of Online Gamblers,' combines art and research to destigmatize gambling addiction. Key industry partners include William Hill and SPACE – Phone Life Balance Ltd.
- Grants & Projects: Collaborations on EU-funded initiatives (e.g., metabolic liver disease research), and the Enabling Responsible Online Gambling project (funded by Bournemouth University and GambleAware).
Labs/Teams: Co-leads interdisciplinary teams in Digital Addiction Research, involving psychologists, software engineers, and industry experts. The team includes collaborators from IMT Atlantique (France), University of West London, and Erciyes University (Turkey).
