Dr. Jaimee Stuart is a Senior Researcher and Team Lead at the United Nations University Institute in Macau (UNU Macau). She is an applied cultural and developmental psychologist specialising in digital health and well-being. Her work focuses on computer-human interaction, examining a broad range of issues related to social justice, peace, and development in the context of digital transformation. Jaimee’s work has explored topics such as gendered influences on cybersecurity and AI, experiences of TFGBV, cyberbullying, digital competencies, parenting and technology, online disinhibition, and the impact of emerging technologies on mental health. She is committed to promoting voice and meaningful participation of women, girls and gender diverse peoples and supporting the creation of safe and secure online spaces for everyone. Her specific focus concerns empowerment for minorities (cultural, religious, gender, and sexual orientation) as well as those who experience inflated risk factors (e.g., exposure to violence, low socio-economic status, displacement). Before joining UNU Macau, Dr. Stuart worked as the Research and Evidence Lead at Pathways in Place, Griffith University, Australia and is an Adjunct at the Schools of Psychology at Griffith University, Australia as well as Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Jaimee has over 80 publications in interdisciplinary journals such as Computers and Human Behavior, Social Science and Medicine, and the Journal of Research on Adolescence. She is currently the Chair of the EQUALS consortium Steering Committee for gender equality in STEM and acted as Associate Editor for the International Journal of Intercultural Relations from 2017 – 2022 inclusive.
