Sarah Homewood

The Human-Centred Computing (HCC) section in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen is offering a PhD fellowship in Human-Computer Interaction . The project examines how digital technologies mediate people’s experiences of their bodies, with a specific focus on self-tracking technologies and chronic illness . The successful PhD researcher will investigate how people with chronic conditions use self-tracking tools, how these technologies shape interactions with informal caregivers and health professionals, and how they reflect or reinforce social, cultural, and political norms around bodily difference. The student will have room to shape the precise focus and research questions within this topic. The project is strongly design-oriented and will use qualitative, participatory, co-design , and Research through Design approaches. The work may include collaborating with people with chronic conditions and other stakeholders, developing experimental prototypes, and using design as a way to explore alternative forms of sensing, representing, and interacting with bodies. The fellowship sits within a large HCC research environment that focuses on understanding and improving the relationship between computational technology and people. The section emphasizes supportive, collegial, and diverse research culture, with regular meetings, retreats, and active participation in major HCI venues such as CHI. The project is led by Assistant Professor Sarah Homewood , with Associate Professor Tariq Andersen as principal supervisor.