My research explores the technology of conversation: what interactional things computers can do, such as helping us work together and they can’t do, such as aesthetic judgements and cultural practices. This interdisciplinary work involves building methodological interfaces between HCI, psychology, and conversation analysis.

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Albert, S., & Stokoe, E. (2026, May 26). The ordinary inadequacy of “conversational AI.” https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/ordinary-inadequacy-conversational-ai Download
Stokoe, E., Albert, S., & Pearl, C. (2026). What is “conversational” about conversational technologies, products, and services? Insights from conversation analysis. Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0267190526100233 Download
Stokoe, E., Albert, S., & Pearl, C. (2026). What is “conversational” about conversational technologies, products, and services? Insights from conversation analysis. Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 46, 80–95. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0267190526100233 Download
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Senior Lecturer in Social Science (Social Psychology)

Loughborough University

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