Dr. Sam Hind

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sam Hind is a lecturer in Digital Media Culture at the University of Manchester, where he is a member of the Department of Art History and Cultural Practices. He is the founding Programme Director of the MA Digital Media, Culture Society program for 2023-2025. Hind's research interests encompass machine vision, machine learning, and their intersection with tech innovation cultures, particularly focused on the automotive industry and the history of autonomous driving. He has published a monograph titled 'Decisions: Autonomous Vehicles Make Sense World' with Palgrave, set to be released in 2024. Hind was previously a research associate at SFB1187 Media Cooperation in the University of Siegen, Germany, and has completed his PhD at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies at the University of Warwick. He is currently supervising PhD students exploring topics related to AI and its socio-ecological effects in agriculture.

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Experience

Lecturer

2022-10-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, England

Lecturer in Digital Media Culture within the Department of Art History and Cultural Practices, focusing on machine learning and its implications in various sectors.

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.