Katina Michael
Regular biography
Katina Michael is a professor at The University of Sydney Business School, where she serves as the inaugural program director of the MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy). Her research spans a wide range of areas including law, science and technology, strategy, management, and organisational behaviour. She is known for her work on the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of emerging technologies and her advocacy for systemic change through principled innovation. Her interdisciplinary approach connects technical, policy, and public audiences, focusing on socio-technical challenges and human-centered design solutions.
Scholar-generated biography
Katina Michael is a Professor of Strategy, Innovation and Technology at the University of Sydney, specializing in principled innovation, digital strategy, ergonomics, impact assessment, and social embeddedness. Her research explores the intersection of technology and society, focusing on the ethical and social implications of digital innovations. She investigates how emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and big data influence business, privacy, and governance. Her work also addresses algorithmic bias, machine ethics, and the socio-technical dimensions of digital systems. Michael's research emphasizes the need for human-centered design and ethical governance in the development and deployment of digital technologies.