The constitution of biometric research at danish universities
Author
Madsen, Nichlas Halberg
Term
4. term
Education
Publication year
2020
Submitted on
2020-09-03
Pages
124
Abstract
This master’s thesis examines how biometric research is applied and constituted at Danish universities and the practical and organizational challenges encountered by institutions and researchers. Against the backdrop of rapid technological development and the spread of platforms such as iMotions, which since 2005 has enabled synchronization of multiple biometric sensors, the study highlights growing interest in biometric methods across disciplines. Beyond academia, it also considers private actors working with an academic approach to understand how biometric tools are put into practice outside universities. The study adopts a qualitative design centered on field interviews, including eleven carefully selected respondents to capture diverse uses and perspectives. Actor-Network Theory (ANT) serves as the theoretical framework to map the actors, practices, and infrastructures shaping biometric research. The thesis identifies key practical challenges, outlines future perspectives, and sketches ways to support more robust and sustainable use of biometrics going forward.
Denne kandidatafhandling undersøger, hvordan biometrisk forskning bliver anvendt og konstitueret på danske universiteter, samt hvilke praktiske og organisatoriske udfordringer der opstår for både institutioner og forskere. Med afsæt i den hastige teknologiske udvikling og udbredelsen af platforme som iMotions, der siden 2005 har gjort det muligt at synkronisere flere biometriske sensorer, belyser afhandlingen den voksende interesse for biometriske metoder på tværs af fagområder. Ud over universiteterne inddrages også private aktører med en akademisk tilgang for at forstå, hvordan biometriske værktøjer omsættes i praksis uden for universitetsverdenen. Undersøgelsen bygger på en kvalitativ tilgang, primært feltinterviews, med i alt elleve nøje udvalgte respondenter for at favne forskellige anvendelser og perspektiver. Actor-Network Theory (ANT) anvendes som teoretisk ramme til at kortlægge aktører, praksisser og infrastrukturer, der former brugen af biometri. Afhandlingen identificerer centrale praktiske udfordringer for biometrisk forskning, præsenterer fremtidsperspektiver og skitserer, hvordan feltet kan styrkes og håndteres fremadrettet.
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