Dr Gemma Webster
| Biography | Gemma Webster is an Associate Professor in Applied Informatics in the School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment at Edinburgh Napier University. Gemma is in the Centre for Social Informatics research group. Gemma completed her undergraduate degree in Computing BSc (Hons) in 2008 and PhD in 2011 at the School of Computing, University of Dundee. She has completed postdoctoral positions at Lancaster University as a Research Associate. In 2013 she joined the dot.rural Digital Economy Research Hub at the University of Aberdeen were she was a Research Fellow on the CURIOS, POWKist and MinkApp projects. Gemma joined Edinburgh Napier University in 2015 were she currently supervises 3 research students is Module Leader for various modules ( currently including Introduction to Human Computer Interaction, User Centred Organisation Systems). She has been a fellow of the higher education academy since 2016. RESEARCH INTERESTS Gemma's principle research interests lie in the field of human computer interaction and information behaviour with a recent focus on health care, older adults, community and assistive technologies. She is an experienced multidisciplinary researcher who has worked in a number of different environments and areas including healthcare, nature conservation, community organisations and heritage. A key aspect of all Gemma's research is that it involves ‘real-world’ environments, problems and partners. Recent research projects as Principle Investigator include 'Social media by proxy: Managing online information for adults with dementia' (Carnegie Trust 2019), 'Information Avoidance and Diabetes' (2020), 'Information professionals and volunteers as ‘digital proxies’: impact on effectiveness of clients and employees of informal support in accessing services' (SFC Covid 2021). Gemma has (co)authored over 25 publications in peer-reviewed national and international conferences and journals during her time at Edinburgh Napier University. INTERNATIONAL DISTINCTIONS, AWARDS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE - Gemma's research was included in RCUK's Digital Economy's Decade of Success - She was invited to attend Roundtable on Technology and Digital Social Care hosted by Scottish Care - She was selected to participate in the Digital Economy Crucible programme - Gemma is a full member of the EPSRC College - Gemma's research has been awarded the EPSRC Telling Tales of Engagement award, 1st place at British Science Festival for impact and public engagement - She reviews for Carnegie Trust Scotland and EPSRC, has been a programme committee member for ICTAS, COMPSAC, PATH, completes reviewing for DIS, CHI, BHCI, International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, and Journal Interacting with Computers |
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| ResearcherID | M-2574-2016 |
| Scopus Author ID | 36192539900 |