Jaz Hee-jeong Choi

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Jaz Hee-jeong Choi is a leading scholar at the intersection of digital media, cultural studies, and urban informatics, whose work reimagines how technology can foster care, equity, and sustainability in everyday life. Her research critically examines the cultural and social dimensions of smart cities, participatory media, and future-making, with a particular focus on how marginalized communities navigate and reshape technological landscapes. Choi’s most-cited paper, “Introduction: Caring media futures” (2021, 22 citations), draws on cultural studies’ tradition of challenging power structures to advocate for care as a central framework in designing inclusive futures—especially around aging, work, and urban life. This work exemplifies her broader contributions: bridging critical theory with practical interventions to ensure that media and technology serve communal well-being rather than reinforcing inequality. Her impact extends beyond academia; she has advised governments and international organizations on digital inclusion and urban innovation. Recognized for her visionary approach, Choi continues to inspire students and researchers to think deeply about the ethical and relational dimensions of our increasingly mediated world.