Chris Preist

Biography

Dr. Chris Preist is affiliated to Computer Science, University of Bristol. Dr. Chris Preist is currently providing services as Professor. Dr. Chris Preist has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific papers and presented works at many national and International conferences. Dr. Chris Preist contributions have acclaimed recognition from honourable subject experts around the world. Dr. Chris Preist is actively associated with different societies and academies. Dr. Chris Preist academic career is decorated with several reputed awards and funding. Dr. Chris Preist research interests include The application of digital technology (particularly social computing and mobile technology) to engage communities around environmental and social sustainability, The role of gamification techniques and social norm theories in such engagement (and, more broadly, in crowdsourcing and citizen science), and the analysis of the interaction between competitive and contributional motivations of participants and Environmental impact of digital technology, and more broadly consumer electronic goods. Particularly the understanding of user behaviour and how this affects such impacts. The role of interface design on influencing user behaviour with regard to environmental impacts..

Research Interest

The application of digital technology (particularly social computing and mobile technology) to engage communities around environmental and social sustainability, The role of gamification techniques and social norm theories in such engagement (and, more broadly, in crowdsourcing and citizen science), and the analysis of the interaction between competitive and contributional motivations of participants and Environmental impact of digital technology, and more broadly consumer electronic goods. Particularly the understanding of user behaviour and how this affects such impacts. The role of interface design on influencing user behaviour with regard to environmental impacts.