We’re catching up with Horizon CDT alum Dr Harriet “Alfie” Cameron (2018 cohort), who is now a Transitional Assistant Professor in Computer Science at the University of Nottingham, based in the Responsible Digital Futures research group.
Alfie graduated from the Horizon CDT in 2023, following PhD research exploring power, personal data and museums. Their work involved collaborating with arts groups, cultural institutions and researchers to create engaging and empowering public experiences.
Since graduating, Alfie has continued to build their research career at the University of Nottingham, initially as a Research Fellow, developing human-computer interaction experiences for the arts and exploring ethical and responsible technology applications through projects with government, industry and academic partners.
Alfie’s current research explores how people experience and interact with AI in the real world. Working with Responsible AI UK, Alfie is particularly interested in how AI is influencing experiences that have traditionally been shaped by human connection, including tattooing, creativity, identity formation and communities.
Alongside their research, Alfie continues to contribute to the wider community through roles including the School of Computer Science EDI committee, union co-representative for Computer Science, and involvement with Inspire Foundation Nottingham. They have also continued to support the Horizon CDT and current cohorts since graduating, sharing their experience and helping to build the CDT community.
Outside of research and teaching, Alfie continues to make time for creative projects, including sewing, illustrating a storybook and recently taking up Tunisian crochet!
Alfie’s work continues to explore how technology can be developed and used in ways that are thoughtful, responsible and meaningful for people and communities, bridging research, creativity and real-world experiences.
