Regular biography
Magda David Hercheui is a Professor (Education) at the UCL School of Management, where she serves as Programme Director for the MSc Management. She teaches Project Management and Innovation and has a PhD in Information Systems (2007) and an MSc in New Media, Information and Society (2004), both from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Her research focuses on knowledge management and social media, with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, collaboration, and the governance of online collectives. She has published articles in academic journals and books, and has edited two academic books on digital technologies and critical digital infrastructures.
Scholar-generated biography
Magda David Hercheui's research focuses on digital technology and innovation, with an emphasis on the intersection of ICT, sustainable development, and virtual communities. Her work explores the role of digital infrastructures in fostering business innovation and the impact of artificial intelligence on healthcare and societal governance. She investigates how institutional factors influence online governance structures and the potential of virtual communities for democratic engagement and e-participation. Her studies also address the challenges of algorithmic discrimination and the integration of ICT in care models for chronic conditions. Her research highlights the importance of public policies in shaping the legitimacy and sustainability of digital societies.