Professor Dr. Adrian Mackenzie

Biography

Adrian Mackenzie is a professor in the School of Sociology at the Australian National University (ANU), where he has held his position since September 2018. He previously worked at Lancaster University, where he was a Reader at the UK Economic and Social Research Council-funded CESAGEN and held a professorship in Technological Cultures. Mackenzie has a background in physics, having studied at the University of New South Wales, and holds a PhD in philosophy from the University of Sydney. His research explores the intersections of contemporary cultures and technology, employing sociological approaches from science and technology studies, media studies, and cultural studies, with a specific focus on software studies. His recent projects investigate platform sociology, data science transformations, and biosensing practices in health contexts. He has published extensively, including books such as "Transductions: Bodies Machines Speed" and "Machine Learners: Archaeology Data Practice," and contributes to various interdisciplinary research collaborations. His work has established a significant footprint in discussions about the cultural and social ramifications of technological advancements.

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