Stephann Makri

Dr. Stephann Makri is a Senior Lecturer in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) at City, University of London, within the Department of Computer Science, College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. His research lies at the intersection of HCI and Information Science, focusing on human information interaction—how people find, interpret, and use information in digital environments such as websites, search engines, and social media. He aims to design systems that empower users, preserve autonomy, and support serendipity and creativity.

His research interests include:

• Human Information Interaction
• Information Behavior and Serendipity
• User-Centered Design of Digital Libraries and Archives
• AI in Collaborative Work
• Digital Publishing and Comics
• Dyslexia and Information Seeking
• Verification, Misinformation, and Filter Bubbles

His recent publications explore view change, digital comics, AI in journalism, and accessibility. These works reveal consistent themes in cognitive resilience, information encountering, and ethical design. His research is funded by AHRC, Google, EPSRC, and JISC, often in collaboration with the British Library, The National Archives, and Microsoft Research UK.

Notable honors include:

• Best Paper Award at INTERACT 2019
• Emerald Literati Highly Commended Paper Award 2014
• Keynote speaker at international conferences (OzCHI, ARCLIB, IRMSS)
• Invited evidence provider to UK Parliamentary inquiry on internet regulation
• Review Editor, Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology

He has supervised multiple PhD students and currently co-supervises three doctoral candidates. His teaching covers Human-Computer Interaction, Information Architecture, and Research Methods. He is actively involved in academic leadership, serving as Chair of the Research Engagement Committee at ASIS&T and on the Steering Committee for ACM CHIIR. His work has been featured in BBC, The Sunday Times, The Huffington Post, and other global media outlets.