Mike Kent

Dr. Mike Kent serves as Professor and Head of the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry at Curtin University. Through his Coursera courses in digital media and disability studies, he helps students understand the intersection of technology, accessibility, and social inclusion. His research focuses on three overlapping areas: digital and social media, disability studies, and eLearning, with his most cited work "Disability and New Media" (2011) garnering over 450 citations. As co-author of influential books including "Gaming Disability: Disability Perspectives on Contemporary Video Games" (2023) and the forthcoming "Routledge Handbook of Critical Disability Studies," he continues to shape discourse in disability media studies. His expertise spans higher education technology, online learning accessibility, and social media platforms. His current research examines disability perspectives in contemporary video games and surveillance issues in digital spaces, while maintaining active involvement in both academic publishing and advocacy for disability rights in digital environments. His teaching methodology emphasizes practical applications of theoretical frameworks in digital accessibility and inclusive design.