Mike Kent

Mike Kent serves as a Professor and Head of the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry at Curtin University, where he leads research at the intersection of digital media, disability studies, and online education. His scholarly impact is evidenced by over 1,900 academic citations and influential publications including "Disability and New Media" (2011) and "Disability and Social Media: Global Perspectives" (2016). His research focuses on accessibility and usability in digital environments, particularly examining how people with disabilities interact with information communication technology and the Internet. His contributions to higher education research include significant work on online education and social networking platforms, demonstrated through publications like "An Education in Facebook?" (2014) and "Massive Open Online Courses and Higher Education" (2017). His latest work explores gaming disability perspectives and critical disability studies, while also investigating the implications of surveillance and big data on social justice