World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Computer Science

D-Index
30
Citations
3506
World Ranking
14144
National Ranking
684

Overview

Dave Randall is affiliated with the University of Siegen in Germany and has contributed extensively to the fields of computer science and social sciences. Their research integrates both technical and societal perspectives, emphasizing human-computer interaction and the social dimensions of technology.

Their main fields of study include:

  • Computer Science
  • Social Sciences

Their work delves into several subfields such as:

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Demography
  • Communication

Key topics explored by Dave Randall cover:

  • Innovative Human-Technology Interaction
  • Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development
  • Social Media and Politics
  • Research Data Management Practices
  • Scientific Computing and Data Management
  • Social Robot Interaction and HRI
  • AI in Service Interactions

Their recent publications showcase a focus on participatory design, care and technology, and political aspects of digital interaction. Notable papers include:

  • "Care Workers Making Use of Robots: Results of a Three-Month Study on Human-Robot Interaction within a Care Home" (2022), published at CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
  • "Digital Technology at the Edge of Capitalism" (2021), published in ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction
  • "What is the Topic of the Group, Please? On Migration, Care and the Challenges of Participation in Design" (2021), published in Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction
  • "The Personal is the Political: Internet Filtering and Counter Appropriation in the Islamic Republic of Iran" (2022), published in Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)
  • "Situated Scaffolding for Sustainable Participatory Design" (2022), published in Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction

Their research output has been presented in multiple venues, with a frequent presence in:

  • Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction
  • Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)
  • Interacting with Computers
  • CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
  • ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction

Collaboration is a significant aspect of their work, with frequent co-authors including:

  • Volker Wulf
  • Volkmar Pipek
  • Gaia Mosconi
  • Helena Karasti
  • Max Krüger

Best Publications

  • Ethnographically-informed systems design for air traffic control

    R. Bentley;J. A. Hughes;D. Randall;T. Rodden

  • From ethnographic record to system design

    John A. Hughes;Dave W. Randall;Dan Shapiro

  • Fieldwork for Design

    Dave Randall;Richard Harper;Mark Rouncefield

  • 'On the ground' in Sidi Bouzid: investigating social media use during the tunisian revolution

    Volker Wulf;Kaoru Misaki;Meryem Atam;David Randall

  • Fieldwork for Design: Theory and Practice (Computer Supported Cooperative Work)

    Dave Randall;Richard Harper;Mark Rouncefield

  • Designing for Those who are Overlooked: Insider Perspectives on Care Practices and Cooperative Work of Elderly Informal Caregivers

    Marén Schorch;Lin Wan;David William Randall;Volker Wulf

  • Fighting against the wall: social media use by political activists in a Palestinian village

    Volker Wulf;Konstantin Aal;Ibrahim Abu Kteish;Meryem Atam

  • CSCW: Discipline or Paradigm?

    John Hughes;Dave Randall;Dan Shapiro

  • What People Do with Consumption Feedback: A Long-Term Living Lab Study of a Home Energy Management System

    Tobias Schwartz;Gunnar Stevens;Timo Jakobi;Sebastian Denef

  • Ambiguities, awareness and economy: a study of emergency service work

    Mårten Pettersson;Dave Randall;Bo Helgeson

  • Some ’real’ problems of ’virtual’ organisation

    John A. Hughes;Jon O'Brien;David Randall;Mark Rouncefield

  • Designing with ethnography: making work visible

    John A. Hughes;Ian Somerville;Richard Bentley;Dave Randall

  • Information and Expertise Sharing in Inter-Organizational Crisis Management

    Benedikt Ley;Thomas Ludwig;Volkmar Pipek;Dave Randall

  • Practice-Based Computing: Empirically Grounded Conceptualizations Derived from Design Case Studies

    Volker Wulf;Claudia Müller;Volkmar Pipek;David Randall

  • Out of Syria: Mobile Media in Use at the Time of Civil War

    Markus Rohde;Konstantin Aal;Kaoru Misaki;Dave W. Randall

  • The past is a different place: they do things differently there

    R. Harper;D. Randall;N. Smyth;C. Evans

  • Living Inside a Smart Home: A Case Study

    Dave Randall

  • Chalk and cheese: BPR and ethnomethodologically informed ethnography in CSCW

    Dave Randall;Mark Rouncefield;John A. Hughes

  • Thanks for the memory

    R. Harper;D. Randall;N. Smythe;C. Evans

  • ICT-development in residential care settings: sensitizing design to the life circumstances of the residents of a care home

    Claudia Müller;Cornelius Neufeldt;David Randall;Volker Wulf

  • Social dependency and mobile autonomy: supporting older adults' mobility with ridesharing ict

    Johanna Meurer;Martin Stein;David Randall;Markus Rohde

  • Organisational memory and CSCW: supporting the 'Mavis Phenomenon'

    D. Randall;J. O'Brien;M. Rouncefield;J.A. Hughes

  • Evolving Needs in IoT Control and Accountability: A Longitudinal Study on Smart Home Intelligibility

    Timo Jakobi;Gunnar Stevens;Nico Castelli;Corinna Ogonowski

  • Citizen-Centered Design in Urban Planning: How Augmented Reality can be used in Citizen Participation Processes

    Sheree May Saßmannshausen;Jörg Radtke;Nino Bohn;Hassan Hussein

  • CSCW: discipline or paradigm? a sociological perspective

    Joh Hughes;Dave Randall;Dan Shapiro

  • Local expertise at an emergency call centre

    Maria Normark;Dave Randall

  • When Plans do not Work Out: How Plans are Used in Software Development Projects

    Kari Rönkkö;Yvonne Dittrich;Dave Randall

Frequent Co-Authors

Mark Rouncefield
Mark Rouncefield Lancaster University
Richard Harper
Richard Harper Social Shaping Research
Volker Wulf
Volker Wulf University of Siegen
Tom Rodden
Tom Rodden University of Nottingham
Ian Sommerville
Ian Sommerville University of St Andrews
Rob Procter
Rob Procter University of Warwick
Alan L. Rector
Alan L. Rector University of Manchester
Pete Sawyer
Pete Sawyer Aston University
Paul Dourish
Paul Dourish University of California, Irvine
Marc Hassenzahl
Marc Hassenzahl University of Siegen

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Considering a future in Computer Science opens up many flexible education options in the USA. Online degrees now cater to a wide range of students, offering accessibility and affordability without compromising quality.

For those eager to advance quickly, quickest masters degree online programs can help you gain advanced skills in less time. Many students also seek out most in demand masters degrees for better job prospects and industry relevance.

Not ready for a full four-year program? online associate degree programs offer a solid foundation in Computer Science or IT and often transfer easily to bachelor’s degree pathways. These can serve as a stepping stone into entry-level tech roles or further study.

Concerned about tuition costs? Many affordable online colleges provide high-quality Computer Science degrees at a fraction of the cost, giving you a strong return on investment.

Best Scientists Citing Dave Randall

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles