I'm an assistant professor, researcher at Peking University, China. My research focuses on the impact of digital platforms, big data, and artificial intelligence on the society.
My current research explores the intersection of technology and society, focusing on digital media platforms, algorithmic divides, and the comparative study of internet use and information practices across different regions. With a DPhil from the University of Oxford, my work spans both theoretical and applied research, aiming to understand and address the evolving digital inequalities in our increasingly connected world.
I teach courses on media and society, data storytelling, and the frontiers of computational social science, where I integrate my research insights into the classroom. I am committed to advancing our understanding of the digital landscape and its implications for society, particularly in the context of China and other Global South regions.
When I am not teaching or writing, you will find me in ballet/pilate class, or sipping a nice cup of loose green tea.
Emeritus Professor of Digital Humanities at the Department of Information Studies, University College London (UCL) and Visiting Professor at the Department of Information Management, Peking University (PKU).
Professor Mahony played a key role in establishing and developing the graduate programme in Digital Humanities at UCL. He served as Programme Director from its inception in 2010 until 2017 when he became Director of the UCL Centre for Digital Humanities, a position he held until his retirement in 2020. He has lectured extensively and published widely on education and pedagogy within the field of Digital Humanities. His research interests include digital humanities, education, communication, information studies, digital storytelling, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and the open agenda.
