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Chrisanthi Avgerou
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| Born | 1954 (age 70–71) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Athens |
| Employer | London School of Economics and Political Science |
| Awards | Fellow of the British Computer Society and the Association for Information Systems |
Chrisanthi Avgerou (born in 1954) is a British scholar who was born in Greece. She is an expert in how Information Technology (IT) affects society, especially in developing countries. These are countries that are still growing their economies and industries.
Professor Avgerou teaches about Information Systems at the London School of Economics and Political Science. This is a famous university in London, UK.
About Chrisanthi Avgerou
Chrisanthi Avgerou is a respected leader in her field. She is a Fellow of the British Computer Society. This means she is recognized for her important contributions to computer science. She is also a Fellow of the Association for Information Systems (AIS). This is a global group for people who study information systems.
Her Work and Studies
Professor Avgerou has helped guide important discussions about technology. She was the chairperson for IFIP Technical Committee 9. This group looks at how computers and society are connected.
She studied mathematics at the University of Athens in Greece. Then, she earned a master's degree in computer science from Loughborough University. Later, she completed her PhD in Information Systems at the London School of Economics.
Books by Chrisanthi Avgerou
Chrisanthi Avgerou has written and helped write many important books. These books explore how technology changes our world. She often focuses on how information and communication technologies (ICT) are used in different societies.
Some of her books include:
- The Oxford Handbook of Information and Communication Technologies (2007)
- Information Systems and Global Diversity (2002)
- Developing Information Systems: Concepts, Issues and Practice (1998)
These books help students and researchers understand the big impact of technology.
External Links
- Chrisanthi Avgerou publications indexed by Google Scholar
