Abd Alsattar Ardati
Lecturer | Social Entrepreneur | Wikimedia UK Trainer
I'm a Lecturer at the University of St Andrews School of Computer Science. I have recently wrapped up my PhD in Computer Science, with graduation just around the corner! My research led to the introduction of an Ethnographically-informed Distributed Participatory Design (EDPD) framework. This framework provides a novel process for involving diverse, widely distributed online communities in building grassroots solutions. Presently, my focus is on exploring participatory design strategies that foster stronger connections between researchers and communities, enabling us to tackle persistent social issues like digital poverty.
Interests: Participatory Design, Collaborative Editing, Open Knowledge, Web Development, Education, Agile Management, HCI Research