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Prof. Dr. Robert Stock is a Junior Professor at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Institute for Cultural Studies. His research focuses on disability studies, media technology, and environmental humanities, with an emphasis on intersections between non-human entities, technological innovation, and societal inclusion. He leads interdisciplinary projects like the 'ACTIVE TREES' initiative and contributes to the Cluster of Excellence 'Matters of Activity'. Key roles include co-organizing the 'Symbiotic Futures' symposium and the international workshop 'Disability, Technology and Change'. Stock is a core member of the German Research Foundation-funded network 'Dis-/Abilities – Non-/Disability and Media in the Context of Digitalization', exploring assistive technologies and digital accessibility. His work spans topics like crip time, e-mobility ethics, and the historical analysis of assistive devices. Active in academic networks such as the 'Deaf History' initiative and the Media Studies and Dis/Ability Studies working group, he bridges cultural theory, science, and activism through events like the 'STS HUB 2025' conference. Collaborative research includes projects on medical education via serious gaming and international partnerships with institutions like the Universidade de São Paulo.
Research Interests: Disability studies, media accessibility, environmental humanities, technological innovation, cultural activism, and the materiality of human/non-human interactions. His work often critiques normative frameworks in technology and advocates for inclusive design practices.
Recent Articles Trends: Focus on interdisciplinary approaches to disability, mobility technologies, and environmental sustainability. Key themes include the societal impact of assistive technologies, the role of sound in urban accessibility, and the historical dimension of disability activism.
Grants & Collaborations: Leads the SFB sub-project 'The Digital Cut' on haptic technologies in medical education, co-edits academic volumes, and organizes international conferences. His research is funded by the DFG and involves global partnerships across Europe, Brazil, and Canada.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Institute for Cultural Studies, Cluster of Excellence 'Matters of Activity', and the interdisciplinary research group 'Media Studies and Dis/Ability Studies' within the German Media Studies Association.
