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Larry Stillman is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University and also serves as an Adjunct Senior Researcher at the Monash University Research Foundation in Prato, Italy. His research interests focus on Community Informatics and Development Informatics, particularly within urban and rural settings in Australia and other regions, emphasizing marginalized and underrepresented communities. He integrates various theoretical frameworks in his work, including critical theory, post-colonial theory, feminism, disability theory, and Marxian perspectives. His methodologies encompass qualitative approaches such as grounded theory, critical ethnography, and participatory research. Larry is dedicated to community-based research that advocates for voiceless populations and strives for social betterment through innovative ICT applications. He also engages in projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, aiming to leverage technology to empower community organizations and facilitate information access. Throughout his career, he has been involved in multiple research projects focused on participatory ownership and the impact of technology in societal contexts.
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