Dennis Yi Tenen

Dennis Yi Tenen is a distinguished scholar and educator with a rich background in both the humanities and technology. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University's Department of Comparative Literature, where his research delved into the intellectual history of the information age. His work intricately weaves together themes of digital culture, software studies, and the transformative impact of new media on traditional human activities such as reading and writing. Before embarking on his academic journey, Tenen was a software engineer, a role that has significantly informed his scholarly pursuits. His technical expertise complements his academic interests, allowing him to explore the nuanced intersections between human and computer interactions. As a fellow at the Berkman Center for Internet & Society and a member of Harvard's metaLab research team, he has been at the forefront of examining how digital technologies reshape societal norms and individual identities. Tenen's current projects are as ambitious as they are innovative. He is working on a book that examines the poetics of human-computer interaction, aiming to shed light on how digital interfaces influence creative expression and communication. Additionally, he is developing an applied research program in experimental criticism, which focuses on cutting-edge methodologies such as data mining, text visualization, and content analysis. In September 2012, Dennis Yi Tenen joined the faculty of Columbia University as an Assistant Professor in the English Department, specializing in Digital Humanities and New Media. His role at Columbia allows him to continue his exploration of how digital tools and platforms are reshaping the landscape of humanities scholarship. Through his teaching and research, Tenen is committed to fostering a deeper understanding of the digital age's complexities and its implications for the future of humanistic inquiry.