Gwendolin Barnard is a PhD researcher at the department of Sociology at University of Graz working on the intersection of AI policy and regulation of work. Their research interests include the regulation of datafication of work, data justice, and worker participation in the accountability of data-driven systems.

They hold an MSc in Media and Communications (Data & Society) from the London School of Economics, where they researched the role of data in the negotiation of the management relationship between white-collar workers and their managers.

Before starting their PhD studies, they worked at the London-based policy institute ‘Institute for the Future of Work’ where they researched topics including algorithmic impact assessments and affective algorithmic management.

They are also part of the research team at the US-based organisation ‘Our Data Bodies – Justice and Human rights’ and conduct research for unions and activist groups organizing against surveillance and algorithmic management