Dr. Seeta Gangadharan

Biography

Seeta Peña Gangadharan is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Research in the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Her work explores issues of inclusion, exclusion, and marginalization, with a particular focus on democracy, social justice, and technological governance. She is currently involved in significant projects such as 'Data Bodies', which examines the impact of data collection and data-driven technologies on marginalized communities in the United States, and 'Justice, Equity, Technology', which assesses the implications of these technologies for civil society in Europe. Gangadharan has been recognized for her contributions to education, receiving the LSE Excellence in Education Prize in 2020 and other teaching awards. Her research emphasizes the importance of context, sensitization, and reflexivity in the development of new technologies, critically evaluating the limitations of ethical frameworks that aim to combat bias in algorithmic systems and artificial intelligence. She holds a PhD from Stanford University, where her dissertation focused on the politics of communication and policymaking related to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, proposing a deliberative model for participation in policy communication. Additionally, she supervises doctoral researchers and is affiliated with renowned institutions such as Yale Law School and the Data & Society Research Institute.

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