جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Law and Technology
• Legal Theory
• Cultural Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Kieran Tranter is Chair of Law, Technology, and Future at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), School of Law. He leads the Law, Technology and Humans journal and directs the Human Technology Law Centre. His research explores law’s intersection with technology, focusing on cultural narratives and future-oriented legal frameworks. Prior roles include Associate Professor at Griffith University and HDR Convenor. Key areas include law and technology in the Global South, First Nations justice, and automation’s societal impact. Education PhD (Griffith University) Research Interests Tranter’s work bridges law with cultural studies, science fiction, and socio-technical systems. He examines how technology shapes legal frameworks and vice versa, with a focus on: Automated vehicles and regulatory challenges Transport justice for Indigenous communities Legal semiotics in media and popular culture Awards Research Supervision Award (Griffith University, 2017) Group Teaching Citation (Griffith University, 2011) Academic Excellence Award (Griffith University, 2010) Advising & Grants Tranter supervises PhD candidates on topics like lethal autonomous weapons systems, AI governance, and First Nations transport equity. He advocates for decolonizing road safety policies and has advised on regulatory frameworks for automated vehicles. Labs/Teams Co-leads the Technologies of Justice stream at QUT’s Centre for Justice and coordinates the Datafication and Automation research stream.

Ramon Lobatoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Media Industries
• Digital Distribution
• Cultural Policy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Ramon Lobato (Swinburne University of Technology, School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education) is a leading scholar in media and cultural industries, specializing in digital distribution, streaming services, and cultural policy. With three Australian Research Council Fellowships, including a current Future Fellowship on Australian television in the smart TV ecology (2020-2025), his research bridges empirical analysis with critical theory to explore industrial transformations in the digital media landscape. Bachelor of Arts, University of Melbourne PhD in Cultural Studies, University of Melbourne Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching, Swinburne University His work focuses on: Streaming Media: Analyzing video-on-demand platforms, local content regulation, and global distribution dynamics Informal Media Economies: Examining piracy, geoblocking, and alternative distribution circuits Media Policy: Advising governments on smart TV regulation, data privacy, and platform accountability Recent research trends include smart TV datafication, ad-tech infrastructure, and the cultural implications of algorithmic content recommendation. His book Netflix Nations: The Geography of Digital Distribution (NYU Press, 2019) and co-edited MIT Press series Distribution Matters provide foundational insights into platform globalization and industrial practices. RMIT Award for Research Excellence in Technology, Communication, and Policy (2020) International Communication Association Outstanding Young Scholar (2016) Dean's Award for Outstanding Research, Swinburne (2015) Faculty ECR Research Excellence, Swinburne (2014) Udine Film Forum Best International Film Studies Book (2013) As a supervisor, Lobato welcomes PhD projects on media industries, technologies, and audiences. He collaborates with institutions like the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (DITRDCA) and SBS on funded research, while co-editing the MIT Press book series Distribution Matters , dedicated to media distribution's social and cultural impact.

Andrew Burton-Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Information Systems
• Digital Health
• Electronic Health Records
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Andrew Burton-Jones is a Professor of Business Information Systems at The University of Queensland Business School, where he also serves as co-lead of the Future of Health Research Hub and Chair of the Education Steering Committee of the Queensland Digital Health Centre. He is affiliated with multiple research centers including the Centre for the Business and Economics of Health, Centre for Enterprise AI, and Queensland Digital Health Centre across different faculties at UQ. His educational background includes a Bachelor (Honours) of Commerce and Master of Commerce from The University of Queensland, followed by a PhD from Georgia State University. With extensive international experience, he previously served as a tenured Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia before returning to UQ in May 2012. Burton-Jones' research focuses on three interconnected areas: organizational effectiveness in IT use (particularly electronic health records in healthcare settings), methods for analyzing and designing IT systems, and theoretical development within the Information Systems discipline. His work bridges academic theory with practical healthcare applications, with strong emphasis on digital transformation in health services. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on digital health applications, electronic medical records, and digital transformation in healthcare contexts. There's also significant attention to theoretical development in information systems, platform generativity, and research methodology. The work shows increasing integration of healthcare contexts with information systems theory. Fellow of the Association for Information Systems Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences of Australia Editor-in-Chief of MIS Quarterly (2021-2023) President of the Association for Information Systems (2024-2025) Representative for the Americas for the Association of Information Systems International Representative for the Academy of Management (OCIS/CTO Division) Burton-Jones has supervised numerous PhD students across various topics related to digital health, information systems, and organizational transformation. He has secured substantial research funding including the UQ-QH HDR Alliance Program (2021-2027), ARC Training Centre for Information Resilience (2021-2026), and multiple Digital Health CRC grants. His leadership extends to helping found UQ's Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics and Digital Health. He is actively involved in the Future of Health Research Hub, Queensland Digital Health Centre, and Centre for Enterprise AI, where his work focuses on addressing real-world healthcare challenges through information systems research and digital transformation initiatives.

Stefan Bächtoldمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Technologies
• International Political Sociology
• Peacebuilding
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stefan Bächtold is a Lecturer at the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Monash University Malaysia. His research focuses on the intersection of digital technologies, state authority, and conflict in Southeast Asia, particularly Myanmar and Malaysia. He has held visiting positions at the Technical University of Munich (Germany) and Swisspeace Institute (University of Basel, Switzerland). His work critically examines how digital technologies shape political dynamics and state intervention in contexts of conflict and pandemic response. **Education:** PhD in Political Science (University of Basel, 2016) MA in Sociology and Political Science (University of Fribourg, 2011) **Research Interests:** Bächtold explores technologies' role in peacebuilding, international development, and conflict transformation using methods like ethnography and discourse analysis. His current projects analyze digital tech’s impact on state authority during the pandemic and Southeast Asia’s policy networks for regulating technology. **Grants & Projects:** Lead investigator for 'Building policy networks for regulating digital tech in Southeast Asia' (2024) Co-investigator in 'Digital Technologies as a New Agenda for Korea-Southeast Asia Diplomacy' (2025) **Activities:** Organized workshops on digital governance, including the Southeast Asia Research Center for Digital Technology and Society (SEADS) Roundtables and Monash University Malaysia’s 2024 Graduate Research Week. **Collaborations:** Engages with global institutions like the United Nations, European Union, and local NGOs to evaluate complex interventions in conflict zones.

Zala Volcicمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Media Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Digital Media
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Zala Volcic is an Associate Professor in the School of Media, Film, and Journalism at Monash University, where she also serves as a Research Director. She is based in the Department of Film, Screen & Culture and is actively engaged in research and teaching. She is accepting PhD students and contributes significantly to academic and public discourse. Her research centers on media, culture, and society, with a focus on digital media, nationalism, migration, and populism. She critically examines how media technologies shape public understanding of citizenship, borders, and identity, especially in times of crisis. Her work often engages with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to inequality, peace, and justice. The most recent publications show a consistent trend in analyzing digital media metaphors, automated content, biometric control, and the intersection of media with political and commercial nationalism. Her work bridges cultural theory, communication studies, and critical data studies. Scientific Awards: Australian Teacher of a Year (2024) She has been a Chief or Associate Investigator on multiple research projects, including 'Mapping Australians' Media Use and Civic Attitudes' and the 'Monash Intercultural Lab-Scanlon Foundation Research Institute Summer School'. She regularly organizes and participates in academic conferences, such as the International Communication Association and events on migration and media. Zala Volcic is an active member of several research networks and collaborates with scholars like Mark Andrejevic. She contributes to public understanding through media appearances and organized academic events focused on media, religion, and migration.

• Digital Cultures
• Mobile Media
• Digital Inequalities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Justine Humphry is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Cultures at the University of Sydney's School of Art, Communication and English, and serves as Deputy Head of School (Research). She holds a BA (Hons 1st) from UTS and a PhD from Western Sydney University. Research focuses on digital media's societal impacts, particularly mobile technologies, homelessness, and urban datafication. Leadership roles include the Smart Publics partnership with University of Glasgow and the Emerging Online Safety Issues project funded by the eSafety Commissioner. Her book 'Homelessness and Mobile Communication: Precariously Connected' synthesizes research on digital access among homeless populations in Australia and the US. Key projects include investigating smart street furniture, robots in public spaces, and online safety education for youth. Dr. Humphry has received awards including the 2022 Vice-Chancellor's Outstanding Teaching and Research Award and the 2019 Sydney-Glasgow Partnership Collaboration Award. She contributes to policy submissions on social media governance and AI ethics.

• Digital Health Literacy
• Sexual Health Policy
• Gender Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof Kath Albury is an ARC Future Fellow and Professor at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education. She leads the Digital and Data Capabilities for Sexual Health Policy and Practice project (2022-2026) and co-leads Swinburne's Platform Society + Digital Economy program. Her research focuses on digital technologies' impact on sexual health, LGBTQ+ communities, and data literacy. She co-authored Everyday Data Cultures (2022) and Data for Social Good (2023). Awards include the Swinburne Vice-Chancellor's Research Excellence Award (2022). She collaborates internationally, including with Sweden on digital sexual health projects. Her grants include funding from ARC, VicHealth, and the eSafety Commissioner. She advises on health policy and serves on committees for organizations like ACON Health and Family Planning NSW. Research interests span digital sexual health, platform governance, and inclusive AI. Recent work addresses sextech, LGBTQ+ safety online, and youth digital practices. She is unavailable for PhD supervision in 2026 due to leave. Key collaborations include the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADMS) and the Swedish/Australian Digital Sexual Health project. She advocates for data justice and community-centred digital practices in health and disaster preparedness.

• Digital Communication
• Science and Technology Studies
• Augmented Reality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Luke Heemsbergen is a Senior Lecturer in Communication at Deakin University's School of Communication and Creative Arts and the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation. His research explores the intersection of digital technologies and societal power structures, focusing on how emerging media reshape political communication, human-computer interaction, and cultural practices. He co-leads the Immersive Realities Theme at Deakin Motion Lab and coordinates the Critical Digital Interfaces and Infrastructures research group. Research interests include: Digital media's role in political engagement and activism Augmented/extended reality as tools for environmental and health communication Algorithmic governance in institutional contexts Critical approaches to synthetic media and AI creativity His recent publications demonstrate sustained focus on platform politics, with 9/15 articles analyzing social media's role in elections, activism, and misinformation. Methodologically, he employs innovative digital approaches like 'backend-in' platform analysis and multimodal data visualization. Thematically, articles cluster around: 1) Pandemic technologies and surveillance, 2) Algorithmic management in institutions, and 3) Immersive media design. Supervision includes 8 doctoral students working on projects like embodied human-machine interfaces, EdTech supply chains, and surveillance law reform. Funded projects include: Defining Communication in a Digital Era (ACCAN grant) Techno-Totalitarianism vs. Disruptive Technologies (Gerda Henkel Stiftung) VR Wayfinding Visitor Experience Model (ID Laboratory)

Theresa M. Senftمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Social Media Studies
• Digital Identity Performance
• Infodemic Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Theresa M. Senft is a Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University's School of Communication, Society and Culture, specializing in digital media performance and identity. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Performance Studies from New York University (2004) and BA (Hons) in Political Science from SUNY Albany (1983). She maintains active affiliations with the World Health Organization's Infodemic Management Unit and the US CDC's Vaccine Confidence Unit. Her research spans social media studies , digital identity performance , and infodemic management , with foundational work on microcelebrity culture and selfie phenomena. Senft pioneered the Selfie Researcher Network and developed the open-access Selfie Research Course. Her scholarship critically examines how visual display technologies reshape identity, public discourse, and health communication. Analysis of her 57 research outputs reveals a strategic evolution from early internet culture studies (1990s) toward contemporary public health applications. Recent work integrates social media analytics with infodemic response frameworks, particularly focusing on youth populations. Her publications demonstrate interdisciplinary convergence across communication studies, public health, and digital ethics. American Library Association Award (1999) Dean’s Global Research Initiative Grant (2014) Digital Culture Fellowship, Aarhus University (2017) Faculty of Arts Teaching Champion Commendation (2018) Multiple WHO/CDC consultancy recognitions Senft leads significant grant-funded initiatives including WHO Toolkit development for youth social media analysis and CDC vaccine confidence assessments. Her advisory roles extend to the WHO Expert Group for Ethics of Social Listening and Maori health information projects. The Selfie Researcher Network serves as her primary collaborative platform, connecting scholars across 12 countries to study visual digital culture.

Ian Hardyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Educational Policy
• Politics of Education
• International and Comparative Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Ian Hardy is a leading academic in educational policy and politics at the School of Education, University of Queensland. He specializes in institutionalized educational settings (schools, universities) and international comparative education, with a focus on data governance, teacher learning, and global policy influences. His research examines the socio-political contexts affecting educators and systems in Australia, Scandinavia, North America, and Asia-Pacific regions. Dr. Hardy holds degrees from The University of Queensland (BA, PG Dip, MSc, PhD) and has been at UQ since 2010, serving as Associate Professor since 2019. He is a member of the Pedagogy, Education and Praxis international consortium, collaborating across multiple countries to study professional practices and policy impacts. His current research explores datafication in education, AI's role in learning, and East-West educational relations. Notable works include analyses of national testing in Australia (2014), teacher learning under global policy (2012), and recent studies on data governance in Singapore and Bangladesh (2025). He has secured ARC grants totaling AUD millions for projects like 'Beyond global discourses of data' (2021-2025). Ian supervises PhD students across diverse topics, including vocational education reform, international student experiences, and policy imbrications. He is available for media inquiries on testing, teacher data use, and inclusive education policies.

Tiffani Appsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Digital Literacy
• Educational Technology (Ed Tech)
• Children's Digital Rights
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tiffani Apps is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Wollongong, Australia. She holds dual roles as Co-Head of Postgraduate Studies and Associate Academic Program Director for Digital Technologies for Learning. With a Doctor of Philosophy (D.Phil.) and Bachelor of Education (Hons) from the University of Wollongong, Tiffani specializes in children’s digital practices, digital rights, and educational technology integration. Her research critically examines how digital systems impact children, parents, and educators, focusing on issues like social media governance in schools, data privacy, and STEM education. Tiffani has secured $840k in competitive funding and contributes to high-impact collaborations, including the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child ($68M+ funding) and CABAH. She has over 29 national/international collaborators and advises governmental bodies like UNESCO and the NSW Parliament. Tiffani teaches educational technologies and research methods across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. She actively supervises PhD candidates exploring cyber safety education, AI literacy, and self-regulated learning in digital environments. Her work bridges theory and practice, advocating for equitable digital education policies and pedagogical innovation.

Christopher O'Neillمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Automation
• Biopower
• Facial Recognition
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Christopher O'Neill is a Research Fellow at the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation, Deakin University. His research examines automation, facial recognition, and biopower, with emphasis on ethical, social, and political implications in contemporary societies. He holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne (2020) and has held positions at Monash University, Harvard University, and IRCAM-CNRS in Paris. His work intersects philosophy, media studies, and technology ethics. Recent publications analyze conspirituality in online scams, facial recognition in gambling regulation, pandemic automation, and Foucauldian critiques of information theory. His research addresses governance challenges in emerging surveillance technologies and automated systems.

• Education Policy
• School Discipline Practices
• Digital Education Platforms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jamie Manolev is a Lecturer at the University of South Australia's UniSA Education Futures, specializing in education policy and digital technologies in schooling. His work critically examines exclusionary practices, legislative frameworks around student discipline, and the impact of education platforms like ClassDojo on pedagogical practices. He holds appointments at the Centre for Research in Educational and Social Inclusion, collaborating on projects addressing multicultural education policies and data privacy concerns in edtech. Research Interests: Analysis of school exclusion policies and their legislative underpinnings Ethical implications of digital education platforms Multiculturalism's role in educational equity Neoliberal influences on discipline practices Key Contributions: Published extensively on Australia's exclusionary practices, ClassDojo's metric-driven discipline systems, and platformization's impact on parental roles. His work highlights systemic gaps in policy discourses and advocates for more equitable educational frameworks.

Shin-yi Pengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Economic Law
• Digital Trade
• Digital Technology Governance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shin-yi Peng is a Distinguished Professor of Law at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), Taiwan, and a Senior Fellow at Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne. Her expertise lies in international economic law, with a focus on digital trade, services trade, and data governance. She has held visiting positions at Georgetown Law, University of Wisconsin, and Maastricht University, and currently teaches International Economic Law and Digital Trade. Shin-yi has served as Director of the Institute of Law for Science and Technology and Associate Dean of NTHU’s College of Technology Management. She is a former commissioner of Taiwan’s National Communications Commission and holds memberships in prominent legal organizations, including the WTO’s panelist list and Singapore-Taiwan FTA arbitration roster. She has contributed to the Society of International Economic Law as Executive Vice President and remains an editorial board member of leading journals. Her research emphasizes the intersection of law and technology, reflected in her book *International Economic Law in the Era of Datafication* (Cambridge, 2024) and articles in top-tier journals like the European Journal of International Law and Journal of International Economic Law. She actively participates in global policy discussions through engagements with the WTO, APEC, and OECD.

Scott Bulfinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Language and Literacy
• Digital Media and Education
• Computer-Mediated Communication
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Scott Bulfin is an Associate Professor at the School of Curriculum Teaching & Inclusive Education , Monash University. His work bridges digital media, literacy education, and teacher professional learning, with a focus on the intersection of technology, curriculum, and sociocultural practices. Research interests include digital literacies, English teaching theory, curriculum reform, and the sociology of technology in education. He has collaborated extensively on projects like Making a Digital Difference? (ARC-funded) and MOOC Research Pool, emphasizing teacher agency and critical engagement with technology. His publications span journals such as Pedagogy, Culture and Society and Idiom , addressing teacher wellbeing, digital pedagogy, and postcolonial curriculum possibilities. He received the Monash Student Association Inclusive Teaching Award (2014) and serves on editorial boards for Educational Studies in Language and Literature and English in Australia .