جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Aleksandra Irnazarowمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Information Management
• Information Behaviour
• Decision Making
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Aleksandra Irnazarow is a Lecturer in Information Management at the Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds, where she is affiliated with the Department of Analytics, Technology and Operations. Her work bridges information systems and organizational behavior, focusing on real-world applications across healthcare, policing, and engineering sectors. Research Interests: Dr. Irnazarow's research centers on information practices and decision-making in collaborative environments, particularly under the influence of digital transformation. She develops interdisciplinary methodologies grounded in socio-technical systems and activity theory. Her work explores datafication in organizations, with applications in NHS hospitals (e.g., barcoding technologies), police data analytics, and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in health services. She emphasizes impactful research that strengthens university-community partnerships. Education: PhD in Management MA in Comparative Business Economics BA in Economics and Psychology Scientific Awards: No awards were mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Dr. Irnazarow currently supervises at least one postgraduate researcher, Malak Alruqaie. While specific grants are not listed, her research has been applied in collaboration with public institutions such as the NHS and police organizations, suggesting externally engaged and potentially funded projects. Labs and Research Groups: She is affiliated with research groups focused on Adaptation , Information Management , and Technology within the business school, indicating involvement in interdisciplinary and applied technology research.

Verity Trottمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Digital Media
• Feminist Activism
• Platform Politics
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr Verity Trott is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Media Research at the School of Media, Film and Journalism, Monash University. Her work sits at the intersection of digital media, feminist activism, and platform politics, with a focus on how gendered values are negotiated in online spaces. She is actively involved in research, teaching, and supervision, and contributes to interdisciplinary projects through the Automated Society Working Group. Senior Lecturer, School of Media, Film and Journalism, Monash University Research focus: digital activism, feminist media, platform governance, online harassment, algorithmic cultures Author of Feminist Activism and Platform Politics (Routledge, 2022) Active researcher with publications in New Media & Society , Information, Communication & Society , and Feminist Media Studies Her research interests center on the socio-political dynamics of digital platforms, particularly how feminist movements navigate corporate infrastructures and resist misogynistic online cultures. She explores the tensions between feminist epistemologies and datafication, and investigates how algorithmic systems reproduce or challenge gendered norms. Her work also examines digital masculinities, far-right networks, and the ethics of automated content personalization. The recent articles reflect a consistent focus on digital activism, platform politics, and data governance. Themes include feminist resistance, algorithmic bias, far-right media, TikTok political engagement, and the societal impacts of dark ads and facial recognition. Her publications demonstrate a strong interdisciplinary approach combining media studies, gender theory, and data analysis. Scientific Awards: MFJ Education Award 2020 (Innovation in Online Teaching) Special Commendation, Faculty of Arts Dean's Awards for Research Excellence 2021 Dr Trott is actively supervising PhD students on topics ranging from digital healthcare for LGBTQ+ communities to surveillance in workout vlogs and data-driven solutions to gendered violence. She has secured research funding for projects on dark ads, data visualization in policy, and youth engagement with public services. She is a founding member of the Automated Society Working Group, contributing to critical research on automation and digital ethics. She is involved in public engagement through media contributions and workshops such as 'Tracking Dark Ads' and 'Illuminating Dark Ads,' and has contributed to policy submissions on AI ethics. Her collaborative network includes scholars across Monash and national institutions working on digital media, youth, and social justice.

Raul Ferrer Conillمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Journalism
• Media Sociology
• Datafication
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Raul Ferrer Conill is a Professor in Journalism at the Department of Media and Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Stavanger (UiS), Norway. His work bridges media sociology, institutional theory, and digital technology, with a strong focus on datafication, audience engagement, and the transformation of journalistic practices. He leads the interdisciplinary Digital Society Research Group and is a key researcher in a Research Council of Norway-funded project on media policy and digital infrastructures. Research Interests: His research explores how digital platforms, data metrics, and gamification reshape journalism. He investigates how social processes are quantified and instrumentalized, particularly focusing on engagement metrics, native advertising, and the erosion of journalistic autonomy. His work critically examines digital infrastructures, platform power, and the implications for democratic communication and media policy in Nordic welfare states. Publication Trends: Over the past decade, Ferrer Conill’s publications reveal a consistent trajectory from early work on gamification in journalism to current critical analyses of datafication, platform capture, and infrastructural dependencies. His research increasingly emphasizes the political economy of digital media, regulatory challenges, and the reconfiguration of public communication. Scientific Awards: Bob Franklin Journal Article Award (Taylor and Francis) Honorable Mention, Wolfgang Donsbach Outstanding Article Award (ICA) Best Dissertation Award (Swedish Media and Communication Research Association) Top Faculty and Top Student Paper Awards (ICA) Honorable Mention, Best Teacher Award (Karlstad Student Association) Advising and Grants: While no formal students are listed, he actively mentors through research projects and supervises within PhD and master’s programs. He currently leads a major research project funded by the Research Council of Norway on datafication and media policy. His leadership in the Digital Society Research Group fosters collaborative, interdisciplinary scholarship across methodological traditions. Labs and Teams: He leads the Digital Society Research Group at UiS, an interdisciplinary collective focused on the societal implications of digital transformation. He frequently collaborates with scholars such as Helle Sjøvaag, Michael Karlsson, and Steen Steensen on projects analyzing digital infrastructures, platform power, and journalistic change.

Stephan Guttingerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Philosophy of Science
• Biochemistry and Cell Biology
• History and Philosophy of Specific Fields
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Stephan Guttinger is a Lecturer in Philosophy of Data and Data Ethics at the University of Exeter. He holds a PhD in Biochemistry from ETH Zurich and transitioned to philosophy of science after a decade in experimental research. His current role combines academic teaching with interdisciplinary research at the intersection of philosophy, biochemistry, and data ethics. Education: PhD and postdoctoral research in Biochemistry at ETH Zurich. Postdoctoral shift to philosophy of science, followed by teaching positions at London School of Economics and Durham University. Research Interests: Focus on epistemology of life sciences, automation in science, molecular ontology (e.g., viruses as processes), and ethical implications of biotechnologies like genome editing. Also explores the replication crisis, data ethics, and historical context of scientific practices. Research Trends in Articles: Recent work emphasizes data governance, ethical frameworks for scientific practices, and challenges posed by automation. Earlier work critically examines viral ontology, replication validity, and postgenomic ethics. Awards: None explicitly listed. Advising/Grants: No student advisees listed; current focus on teaching and interdisciplinary research. Affiliated with Microbes and Society @Exeter network.

Mark Cotéمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Computer Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cross-disciplinary research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mark Coté is a Reader in Data and Society at King's College London, affiliated with the Department of Digital Humanities within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. He specializes in the societal implications of data, AI, and computation, with a focus on ethics, privacy, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. His research leadership includes roles as PI of the UK's national REPHRAIN centre for online harm mitigation and the European SoBigData infrastructure for social data analytics. Coté has secured over £10 million in grants from EPSRC, H2020, and AHRC. He teaches the MA in Big Data Culture and Society, emphasizing critical analysis of AI, machine learning, and data-driven technologies. His work bridges technical and humanistic perspectives, addressing issues like voice assistant ethics, surveillance capitalism, and AI bias. Collaborations include the Open Data Institute, British Library, and institutions in Europe. Coté’s grants and projects reflect a commitment to participatory data governance and societal impact. Research Interests: Sociotechnical systems, AI ethics, data privacy, online harm reduction, computational humanities, and cross-disciplinary methodologies. Projects: REPHRAIN: UK National Research Centre on Privacy & Online Harm SoBigData++: Pan-European Big Data Analytics Infrastructure Secure AI Assistants (SAIS): Understanding AI Ecosystem Risks Publications highlight systematic reviews on voice assistant ethics, critical analyses of mobile SDK monopolies, and frameworks for meaningful consent. His work often critiques surveillance practices and advocates for equitable data governance. Coté is a sought-after speaker, addressing venues like the British Academy and European Parliament on issues of digital ethics and policy.

Andreas Heppمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Media Studies
• Communication Studies
• Digital Society
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andreas Hepp is a Professor of Media and Communications at the ZeMKI, University of Bremen, Germany, and Head of ZeMKI. He leads the Research Unit 5656 on 'Communicative AI: The Automation of Societal Communication,' funded by DFG and FWF. Previously, he held positions at the University of Münster, Technical University of Ilmenau, and others. His research focuses on deep mediatization, datafication, and the societal impact of digital technologies. He has authored 14 monographs, including Deep Mediatization and Cultures of Mediatization . His work explores how media transformations reshape culture and society, emphasizing concepts like algorithmic automation, pioneer communities, and communicative AI. Education & Positions: Professor at ZeMKI, University of Bremen Past roles at University of Münster, TU Ilmenau, TU Karlsruhe (KIT), University of Trier Visiting roles at LSE, Goldsmiths, Stanford, and others Research Interests: Mediatization theory and its evolution into 'deep mediatization' Datafication of communication and societal infrastructures Role of AI in societal communication (ComAI project) Pioneer communities (e.g., Maker Movement, Quantified Self) Local journalism and platform alternatives (e.g., molo.news) Awards & Recognition: 2020 Theory Award from DGPuK Fellow of the International Communication Association (ICA) Current Projects: Co-spokesperson for ComAI Research Unit Co-founder of molo (local news platform) and OpenQDA (qualitative research software) Research on digital pioneers and the emergence of digital societies Future Work: A book on 'digital pioneers' and their role in shaping societal mediatization, based on six years of empirical research.

Anthony Ryan Hatchمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Science and Technology Studies
• Medical Humanities
• Social Inequality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anthony Ryan Hatch serves as Director of the Center for the Humanities and Professor of Science and Technology Studies and African American Studies at Wesleyan University, with additional affiliations in the Bailey College of the Environment and Sociology Department. His scholarly work critically examines intersections of science, technology, health, and racial inequality through interdisciplinary frameworks. His educational background includes an A.B. in Philosophy from Dartmouth College and M.A./Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Maryland. Key professional milestones feature pre- and post-doctoral fellowships from the American Sociological Association and National Institute of Mental Health. Dr. Hatch's research centers on racial pharmacology, food justice, and carceral systems, employing Science and Technology Studies and critical race theory to analyze how biomedical technologies perpetuate health disparities. His scholarship reveals consistent themes of resistance within oppressive systems, from prison food regimes to algorithmic healthcare. His publication trajectory demonstrates increasing engagement with biohumanities and antiracist critique, moving from analyses of metabolic syndrome to foundational work on racial pharmacology and contemporary examinations of AI in healthcare. The body of work consistently centers Black experiences while challenging scientific objectivity. Major recognitions include: Robin W. Williams Distinguished Lectureship Award (2022) William Allan Neilson Chair of Research at Smith College (2023) Minority Fellowship Program fellowship (2004-2007) National Institute of Mental Health post-doctoral fellowship (2009-2011) Research funding from NIH, NSF, Wellcome Trust, and ASA supports his work on health equity and racial justice. He holds influential advisory positions including the NSF Committee on Equal Opportunities, National Academy of Medicine, and Greenwall Foundation. As founder of Black Box Labs, he mentors undergraduates in STS methods while advising campus initiatives like Espwesso Cafe and the Administrators and Faculty of Color Alliance. His collaborative networks span the Sydney Center for Healthy Societies, King's College London's Health and Social Equity Collective, and Rutgers University's Racial Democracy Network. Current leadership roles include Hastings Center fellowship and editorial board service for Science, Technology, and Human Values. His institutional impact extends through Wesleyan's Sustainability & Environmental Justice Initiative and Center for Prison Education, demonstrating commitment to translating scholarship into structural change.

• Media ethics
• Media accountability
• Journalism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tobias Eberwein is Deputy Director of the Institute for Comparative Media and Communication Studies (CMC), a joint entity of the Austrian Academy of Sciences and the University of Klagenfurt, where he leads the Research Group “Media Accountability & Media Change.” He also serves as a Lecturer at the University of Klagenfurt's Department of Media and Communications and at Hamburg Media School. His research spans media ethics, accountability structures, journalism practices, and digital innovation in media systems. Education: Doctoral studies in Cultural Studies at TU Dortmund (2007–2013), focusing on literary journalism. Certified program in “Professional teaching skills for university” at TU Dortmund. Journalism, Political Sciences, and Anglo-American Literature studies at University of Dortmund (1999–2006). Research Focus: Eberwein investigates media accountability mechanisms, ethical challenges in digital journalism, and comparative media governance. His work emphasizes the impact of technological change on media ethics, participatory communication, and the evolution of public service media. Current projects include EU-funded initiatives like DIACOMET (dialogic communication ethics) and MEDIADELCOM (European media landscape scenarios). Publications & Trends: His recent articles analyze media monitoring, deliberative communication, and crisis reporting ethics. Common themes include transnational media governance, digital accountability tools, and the ethical implications of datafication. His scholarship often employs comparative methodologies to assess media systems across Europe. Awards & Recognition: META Medienethik-Award (2010) for contributions to media ethics. Professional Activities: Eberwein serves as President of the International Association for Literary Journalism Studies (2023–2025) and Specialty Chief Editor for “Frontiers in Media Governance.” He coordinates major conferences, including the IALJS annual meetings, and has led Horizon Europe projects. He is also active in advisory roles for KommAustria and the Diversity Media Research Center.

Catherine Thieleمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Education Policy
• Datafication of Education
• Affect Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Catherine Thiele is a Lecturer in Education at the School of Education and Tertiary Access, University of the Sunshine Coast. She holds a PhD in Education and a Master of Education from the University of Sunshine Coast, and a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education Honors) from Queensland University of Technology. Her research focuses on the datafication of education, affect theory, and the impact of data-driven practices on teacher subjectivity and pedagogy. PhD in Education (University of the Sunshine Coast) MEd (Queensland University of Technology) BEd(ECE Hons) (Queensland University of Technology) SFHEA (Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK) Catherine’s research explores the affective intensities of teacher-data interactions through post-qualitative inquiry, focusing on how data visualizations and standardized assessment tools reshape teacher roles. She investigates the interplay between educational policy, digital platformization, and pedagogical practices, particularly in regional, rural, and remote education contexts. Her recent publications analyze data walls, social media’s impact on teacher agency, and rural teacher recruitment strategies. Her work includes grants like the Department of Education-funded study on leadership strategies in Far North Queensland (2021-2023). Scientific awards include the 2024 Deans Outstanding Thesis Award and 2019 Australian Rural Education Award. She is a member of the International Teacher Education Research Collective and Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre. 2024 Deans Outstanding Thesis Award (UniSC) 2024 UniSC Nominee for Ray Debus Award (AARE) 2019 Australian Rural Education Award (SPERA) Catherine teaches courses such as 'Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years' and 'Professional Experience: Orientation to Teaching and Learning'. She leads research initiatives on data visualizations in schools and is part of the International Teacher Education Research Collective, focusing on ethics and policy innovation.

Stan Erraughtمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Popular Music
• Music Industry
• Aesthetics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Stan Erraught is a Lecturer in Music Management, Popular Music, and Aesthetics at the University of Leeds , School of Music. He joined Leeds in 2018 after serving as Senior/Principal Lecturer at Bucks New University (2013–2017). His academic background includes a PhD in Philosophy (NUI/UCD, 2010) focusing on Critical Theory and Kantian Idealism, an MA in Philosophy (Essex, 2003), and a BA in Humanities (Open University, 1999). Research Interests include the political economy of the music industry, aesthetic judgment in popular music, the impact of technological reproduction on listening, and the application of Critical Theory (Adorno, Kant) to contemporary musical practices. He explores connections between music and postcolonial Ireland, streaming's datafication of subjectivity, and the utopian potential in non-autonomous art forms. Publications highlight his analysis of streaming's ontological effects ('On the Redundancy of Music', 2023) and Irish musical conflicts ('Rebel Notes', 2025). He investigates how algorithmic taste ('Outsourcing Taste', 2019) and silent musical experiences ('I Was Listening…', 2021) reflect broader cultural anxieties. Supervision includes postgraduate researchers working on projects related to music, culture, and politics. He is a member of the International Association for the Study of Popular Music (IASPM) and contributes to academic discourse through conference presentations and book reviews.

Matthew Handelmanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• German-Jewish Literature and Philosophy
• Critical Theory
• Digital Humanities
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matthew Handelman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures at Michigan State University, with concurrent roles as Associate Chair of Graduate Studies and Interim Director of Digital Humanities. He holds a PhD in Germanic Languages and Literatures from the University of Pennsylvania. Specializes in German-Jewish literature/philosophy (Weimar Republic era) Focuses on intersections of mathematics, science, and culture Co-leader of "Below the Line: The Feuilleton and Modern Jewish Cultures" digital project Co-author with Leif Weatherby on "Digital Dialectics" His research explores how mathematical thinking shaped critical theory, particularly through Gershom Scholem, Franz Rosenzweig, and Siegfried Kracauer. Current work examines Kulturpolitik in critical theory from Weimar to contemporary AI contexts. Recent publications include: "Artificial Antisemitism: Critical Theory in the Age of Datafication" (2022) "Digital Humanities as Translation" (2015) "The Mathematical Imagination" monograph (Fordham University Press, 2019) Scientific awards: Recipient of TOME (Toward an Open Monograph Ecosystem) Award (2019)

José van Dijckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Society
• Social Media
• Platform Society
• +۵ مورد دیگر

José van Dijck is a Distinguished University Professor of Media and Digital Society at Utrecht University's Faculty of Humanities, Department of Media and Performance Studies. She obtained her PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of California, San Diego (1992) after graduating from Utrecht University (1985). Previously, she served as Dean of Humanities at the University of Amsterdam (2008-2012) and President of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW, 2015-2018). Her research critically examines the impact of digital platforms, algorithms, and datafication on public values, democracy, and societal structures. Key research domains include platform governance, digital education infrastructures, AI ethics, and the preservation of public values in connective technologies. Her conceptualization of the 'Platform Society' has become foundational in media studies. Major scientific awards include the Spinoza Prize (2021), the C.Edward Baker Award for lifetime achievements from the International Communication Association, and honorary doctorates from Lund University (2019) and University of Oslo (2024). She leads Utrecht University's focus area Governing the Digital Society , developing tools like the Ethical Data Assistant (DEDA) for public institutions. She advises governments on digital policy (e.g., COVID-19 apps) and contributes to initiatives like PublicSpaces coalition. Her research has been supported through the Spinoza Prize grant (€2.5M) focusing on public digital infrastructures. Van Dijck directs research on platformization in education, data governance, and AI. She collaborates with Utrecht Data School and coordinates international projects like PERITIA on trust in expertise. Her work bridges humanities, law, public administration, and computer science.

Brad Mehlenbacherمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rhetoric
• Communication
• Technical Communication
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Brad Mehlenbacher is Professor of Rhetoric and Communication in the Department of English Language & Literature at the University of Waterloo's Faculty of Arts. He is an accomplished scholar whose work bridges rhetoric, communication studies, and technology, with a particular focus on how emerging technologies influence instruction and learning. His research interests include: Rhetoric and communication theory Technical, scientific, and engineering communication Human-computer interaction Learning sciences and instructional design Genre theory and datafication Mehlenbacher's scholarly work demonstrates a consistent trajectory exploring the intersection of communication, technology, and learning. His recent publications focus on contemporary issues such as the rhetoric of big data, misinformation as genre function, and the relationship between science communication and public discourse, particularly in contexts like the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change reporting. His work shows how rhetorical principles apply to emerging digital environments and scientific communication challenges. Notable awards: Winner of 2012 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) / Conference on College Composition and Communication's Best Book in Technical and Scientific Communication Award for "Instruction and Technology: Designs for Everyday Learning" Mehlenbacher has been actively involved in teaching at the University of Waterloo, offering courses such as Rhetorical Theory and Criticism (ENGL 292), Contemporary Rhetoric (ENGL 309C), Communication in the Engineering Profession (ENGL 192), and Communication in the Sciences (ENGL 193). His teaching reflects his research interests, connecting theoretical frameworks with practical communication challenges in technical and scientific contexts. He has also collaborated extensively with his wife, Dr. Ashley Rose Mehlenbacher, who is noted as his collaborator in the biographical information.

• Ethics of AI and Robotics
• Philosophy of Technology
• Political Philosophy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mark Coeckelbergh is a Full Professor of Philosophy of Media and Technology at the University of Vienna. He is a leading scholar in AI ethics, robot ethics, and political philosophy, with affiliations at the Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Academy of Sciences and WASP-HS/Uppsala University. His work bridges technology ethics, democracy, and environmental philosophy. PhD from the University of Birmingham Former President of the Society for Philosophy and Technology (SPT) Member of the European Commission's AI High-Level Expert Group Research Interests include ethical implications of AI, robotic companions, epistemic agency in digital systems, and climate justice. He explores intersections between technology, politics, and human existence. Publications span Robot Ethics , Why AI Undermines Democracy , and Digital Technologies, Temporality , focusing on AI's societal impact, democratic erosion, and environmental ethics. Scientific Awards: Finalist, World Technology Award 2017 Projects include Horizon Europe's ERA Chair, WWTF Democracy grants, and EU COST Action on wearable robots. He leads initiatives like 4TU.Ethics & Technology and advises on AI policy.

• Science Journalism
• Conflict Communication
• Public Discourses
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Charlotte Knorr is a Communication Science researcher at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich), Faculty of Social Sciences, specializing in crises and risk communication. She maintains dual affiliations as Research Assistant at both LMU Munich (since November 2023) and Leipzig University's Institute of Communication and Media Studies (since April 2021). PhD in Communication Science from Leipzig University (2020) Master of Arts in Empirical Media Science (Leipzig University, 2014) Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Science (Leipzig University, 2010) Additional Bachelor studies in Communication and Media (Universität Passau, 2008) Certified Mediator (Mediationsbüro Berlin Mitte, 2018) Her research centers on science journalism, conflict communication, and public discourses with particular focus on framing theory, datafication, and marginalized actors. Recent work examines churnalism in journalism, cultural motifs in big data discourse, and causal attribution frameworks. Her publications demonstrate interdisciplinary reach spanning media sociology, science communication, and digital humanities. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent methodological innovation in framing analysis and discourse studies, with increasing emphasis on datafication's societal impacts. Her work bridges empirical media research with critical theory, particularly in examining how uncertainty is communicated in crisis contexts. Dissertationspreis 2020 'Medien – Kultur – Kommunikation' from DGPuK Fachgruppe Soziologie der Medienkommunikation Knorr actively contributes to academic governance through memberships in International Communication Association (since 2023), European Communication Research and Education Association (since 2022), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Netzwerkforschung (since 2016), and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Publizistik und Kommunikationswissenschaft (since 2015). Her professional activities include organizing workshops on mediation, deliberation, and conflict management, demonstrating commitment to translating academic research into practical communication interventions.