Dr Steven Sam
Lecturer in Computer Science
Wilfred Brown Buillding 215
- Email: steven.sam@brunel.ac.uk
- Tel: +44 (0)1895 266250
Summary
Dr Steven Sam (PhD, FHEA) is an academic and researcher, focusing on computing for social good, data ethics and responsible AI, ICTs in society and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). He earned his PhD from the University of Queensland (Australia), receiving the UQ Outstanding Higher Degree by Research Theses Dean’s Award in 2016. As the founder and co-leader of Computer Science for Social Good, he has led an interdisciplinary team dedicated to addressing societal challenges through research, innovation, and capacity-building. His work centres on advancing social and context-aware technology that addresses real-world issues and enhances positive societal impact. Steven has collaborated with academic institutions, industry partners, development agencies, and government bodies on innovative research projects in healthcare, agriculture, food systems and education particularly in Africa.
In addition to his academic role, Steven is an experienced consultant, guiding organisations in the ethical design and deployment of responsible AI and data-driven technologies. His expertise spans ethical assessments, risk mitigation, compliance and regulation, responsible design, policy development and stakeholder training. He combines theory, practical experience and human-centred approaches to help clients create AI and data strategies that drive innovation, respect public trust and protect individual rights, guiding organisations through the ethical challenges of new technologies.
Responsibility
- Founder and Co-Lead Computer Science for Social Good Research Group
- Co-Lead African Regional Working Group
- Department Admission Group Member
Newest selected publications
Sam, S., Sengul, C., Bodini, A., Macauley, S. and Fasuluku, S. (2023) 'Participatory Co-Design of Wearable Solutions for Monitoring Infants in Remote Environments in Sierra Leone'.Africa Digital Health Summit. Lagos, Nigeria.Open Access Link
Sam, S., Mostéfaoui, SK., Piccolo, L., Macauley, S. and Jalloh, T. (2022) 'Policy Brief: Designing a multisectoral user-centred technology system for tackling violence against women.'.Open Access Link
Sam, S., Schmidt Rivera, X., Dickinson, H. and Jensen, J. (2022) 'Co-designing a Platform for Documenting African Indigenous Knowledge: Participatory Citizen Science and Data Science Approaches'.International Association for Media and Communication Research. Beijing, China. Global Transformations in Media and Communication Research. pp. 1 - 10. ISSN: 2634-5978 Open Access Link
Sam, S. (2021) 'A Reflective Account of Particularising Ethnographic Principles and Practices for Doing ICT4D Research'. The Journal of development communication, 32 (1 (2021). pp. 128 - 144. ISSN: 0128-3863 Open Access Link
Richards, M., Schmidt, X., Paterson, S., Martin, O., Sam, S., Syampungani, S., et al. (2020) 'The ESKE Project : a South-North educational and knowledge exchange framework to enhance food security and livelihoods'. [Poster] Exhibited at. 8th World Sustainability Forum 15 9 2020