Lindah Kotut

Lindah Kotut is an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington Information School. Her research lies at the intersection of human-computer interaction, privacy, and cybersecurity. She is focused on how technology design can support users' privacy decisions and amplify the storytelling of underrepresented communities. Her work emphasizes creating respectful technological spaces, particularly in resource-constrained environments, empowering marginalized groups to harness technology for storytelling. Kotut holds academic degrees in computer science, including a Ph.D., Master's, and Bachelor's, and her research has been recognized with honors such as Best Paper nominations. She is also actively involved in advocating for the preservation and digital transformation of Indigenous knowledge, aiming to use technology to sustain and rejuvenate these cultural legacies.

• 2021-Present·University of Washington Information School·Assistant Professor
  • Leads the ASILI Lab, focusing on research in human-computer interaction, privacy, cybersecurity, and the integration of Indigenous knowledge with technology.
• 2016-2021·Virginia Tech·Research Assistant
  • Explored the intersection of online and offline worlds, studying the impact of blending traditional storytelling with digital technology on communities.

• 2018-2021·Virginia Tech·Ph.D.
  • Research Focus: Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Privacy, and Security.
• 2014-2016·Norfolk State University·Master's
  • Research Focus: Computer Science, specializing in cybersecurity and privacy.
• 2010-2012·Georgia Southern University·Bachelor's
  • Research Focus: Computer Science.