Dr. Christian Sandvig

Biography

Christian Sandvig is a researcher investigating the consequences of algorithmic systems that curate and organize culture. His approach, termed 'infrastructure studies,' spans science, technology, social research, and design. Sandvig has addressed projects related to wireless systems, broadband Internet, online video, domain names, and Internet policy. He has experience as a computer programmer and interaction designer, having worked with a Fortune 500 company, regional government, and a software start-up in the San Francisco Bay Area. His research has appeared in major media outlets, including The Economist, NPR, Atlantic, New Yorker, and BBC. He is known for publishing over 50 journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings, receiving recognition for top papers in various prestigious venues. Sandvig has received a National Science Foundation CAREER award in the area of Human-Centered Computing. He has held positions as an Assistant and Associate Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has been involved with numerous research fellowships, including at Oxford University and Harvard University. In Michigan, he serves as a professor in the School of Information and the Department of Communication Studies.

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