| Position in department: | Deputy Director of CRESI (Centre for Research on Economic Sociology and Innovation) |
| E-mail: | benander (non Essex users should add @essex.ac.uk) |
| Telephone number: | +44 7710 187 806 (non Essex users should add 01206-87 to the beginning of this number) |
| Room: | 5A.342 |
| Office hours: | Variable - please email |
| Biography: |
Originally from a natural sciences background, Ben has a BSc in Biology and Computer Science (Southampton University, UK) and a PhD in Computer Studies (Loughborough University, UK). He has used techniques from cognitive psychology, anthropology, sociology and ethnography during his time as an academic and commercial research scientist engaged in user studies, human computer interaction and applied social research. For more information see the CRESI website.
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| Qualifications: | PhD (Loughborough) - Computer Studies
BSc (Hons) (Southampton) - Biology & Computer Science |
| Current research: | Ben's current research projects are listed on the CRESI website. |
| Research interests: | Ben's research interests are in the co-evolution of technology and social practices with a particular focus on variations in processes of co-adaptation, communication and self-organisation across time and space. For more information see the CRESI website.
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| Teaching responsibilities: | Current research students:
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| Publications: | Ben has published widely in academic journals, edited collections and also via working papers. A full list is available from the CRESI website. |
| Additional information: | Other activies
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