Dr. Chloé Locatelli, King’s College London, United Kingdom
Dr. Chloé Locatelli appears to be a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Here’s a summary of her profile:
Publication profile
Research Focus and Achievements
Dr. Chloé Locatelli is a pioneering researcher in Digital Humanities with a focus on Gender Studies, Posthuman Theory, Sexual Commerce, Robotics, and Feminist Theory. Her PhD thesis, “Posthuman Sexual Commerce: Femininity, Intimacy and Play in Sextech,” explores the intersection of gendered embodiment and digital technologies in sextech. Her interdisciplinary work has received notable recognition, including publications in prominent journals and several international research stays.
Academic Background
Dr. Locatelli completed her PhD at King’s College London in December 2023, with no corrections required. Her academic journey includes an MSSc in Gender and Women’s Studies from Universidad de Granada and Università di Bologna, and a BA in English Literature and Spanish from the University of Sussex.
Teaching Experience
She has extensive teaching experience at King’s College London and the University of Westminster, where she has lectured and led seminars in Digital Cultures and New Media. Her teaching roles include curriculum development, lecture delivery, and student assessment, demonstrating her commitment to education and pedagogy.
Publications and Conferences
- “Guys and Dolls: Sex Robot Creators and Consumers” by K. Devlin, C. Locatelli – 18 citations, 2020 📚
- “From Sex Dolls to Sex Robots and Beyond: A Narrative Review of Theoretical and Empirical Research on Human‑like and Personified Sex Tech” by K. Hanson, C. Locatelli – 16 citations, 2022 🧩
- “Rethinking ‘Sex Robots’: Gender, Desire, and Embodiment in Posthuman Sextech” by C. Locatelli – 13 citations, 2022 🤖
- “The Perfect Companion: From Cyborgs to Gynoids-Sex Robots and the Commodification of Authentic Intimate Experience” by C. Locatelli – 4 citations, 2018 🌟
- “Naughty Japanese Babe: An Analysis of Racialized Sex Tech Designs” by K. R. Hanson, C. Locatelli – 2024 📖
- “Book Review of Balistreri, M. (2022). Sex Robots: Love in the Age of Machines” by C. Locatelli – 2022 📚
Awards and Funding
Her achievements include receiving the Sasakawa Foundation Research Scholarship and the LAHP Doctoral Scholarship. She has also been awarded the HEA Associate Fellow accreditation and other academic distinctions.
Collaborative and Public Engagement
Dr. Locatelli actively engages with the academic community and the public through editorial roles, conference participation, and workshops. Her work has been featured in major media outlets and she is involved in various networks and collaborative projects.
Conclusion
Dr. Locatelli’s interdisciplinary approach, impactful research, and active engagement in academia and public discourse make her a compelling nominee for the Research for Best Researcher Award.