Isabel Pedersen

Dr. Isabel Pedersen is a Professor of Communication Studies at Ontario Tech University, specializing in the intersection of technological change and its cultural, ethical, and political implications. Her research focuses on the lifecycle of technology—design, adoption, and adaptation—with a particular emphasis on Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Pedersen’s expertise has been recognized through influential roles, including serving as a Canada Research Chair (2012-2022). Her recent co-authored book is Augmentation Technologies and Artificial Intelligence in Technical and Professional Communication: Designing Ethical Futures (Ann Hill Duin and Isabel Pedersen, Routledge, 2023).