Wendy H. Wong

Wendy Wong co-lead and principal investigator for the Digital Transparency research cluster at UBCO.

Dr. Wendy H. Wong is a Professor and Principal’s Research Chair in the Department of Economics, Philosophy and Political Science at UBC Okanagan.

In 2024, Dr. Wong was recognized as UBC Okanagan Researcher of the Year. A distinguished political scientist specializing in International Relations, her research encompasses global governance, technology, human rights and NGOs. Dr. Wong has secured over $2.2 million in funding for her qualitative studies from prominent organizations, including SSHRC and the Canada Research Chairs program.

Her recent book, ‘We, the Data: Human Rights in the Digital Age’ (MIT, 2023), merges her expertise in human rights with insights from big data and artificial intelligence (AI), advocating for digital literacy with public libraries as essential community hubs. The book has received notable recognition, including being a finalist for the 2024 Lionel Gelber Prize and highlighted by CBC’s The House and the Journal of Democracy.

Dr. Wong frequently contributes to media discussions on technology and societal issues. Previously, she directed the Trudeau Center for Peace, Conflict and Justice, and served as research lead at the Schwartz Reisman Institute at the University of Toronto. 

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About

Dr. Wendy H. Wong
Professor and Principal’s Research Chair in the Department of Economics, Philosophy and Political Science at UBC Okanagan

Email: w.wong@ubc.ca

RESEARCH CLUSTER FOCUS:

  • Political science
  • Human rights in digital age