Susana de Noronha

Susana de Noronha is a Portuguese anthropologist, PhD in sociology, and researcher at the Center for Social Studies (CES) at the University of Coimbra. In addition to her research, she works as an invited assistant professor at the Department of Sociology of the Institute of Social Sciences (ICS) at the University of Minho.

She is a founding member of AIDA - Social Sciences Research Network on Artificial Intelligence, Data, and Algorithms. Additionally, she holds the position of Portuguese ambassador for The Association for the Study of Death and Society, based in the United Kingdom. Previously, she held the position of coordinator of the Center for Studies on Science, Economy, and Society (NECES-CES) and was a member of the Permanent Committee of the Scientific Council of CES (from 2020 to January 2022).

Concentrating at the crossroads of art, science, and technology studies, she has been exploring medical anthropology and anthropology of art and material culture. Her work, which is qualitative and interdisciplinary in nature, centers on experiences, narratives, and technologies related to health and illness, along with other material aspects. Presently, she is intrigued by collaborations among science, art, and communities, investigating the impact of artificial intelligence on the narratives we construct and the realities we shape. Besides her academic pursuits, she is also an illustrator, a practice that influences her academic work. Additionally, she is a poet and lyricist, with work published in three albums, one EP, and four compilations of Portuguese music. Provided by Wikipedia