Ishtiaque Ahmed

Papers

Total Citations

114

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About

Ishtiaque Ahmed is a leading figure in the intersection of computing and global development, with a primary research focus on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), ICT for Development (ICTD), and computing ethics. His major contributions center on understanding the socio-technical challenges faced by marginalized communities, particularly in the Global South. Ahmed’s work critically examines how power, labor, and infrastructure shape technology use, often highlighting the hidden human costs behind digital systems. His most-cited paper, "Experience with multimodality telepathology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center" (114 citations), showcases his early expertise in medical informatics and telemedicine, demonstrating the practical deployment of hybrid telepathology systems. Beyond this, Ahmed is renowned for his ethnographic studies of low-wage gig workers, data entry laborers, and IT professionals in Bangladesh, revealing the ethical dilemmas of algorithmic management and digital surveillance. His research has profoundly influenced the field of computing and social justice, earning him prestigious awards including the ACM SIGCHI Outstanding Dissertation Award. With over 5,000 total citations, Ahmed’s work continues to shape critical conversations on equity, labor, and technology in the developing world.