Ghislaine Boddington is an internationally recognized thought leader in digital human representation, celebrated for her groundbreaking work in exploring the intersections of the body, technology, and identity. With decades of expertise in digital performance arts, immersive technologies, and human-centered design, Ghislaine has profoundly influenced global discourse on the evolving relationship between humans and technology.

As the Creative Director of body>data>space, she has been at the forefront of pioneering immersive experiences since the early 1990s, merging physical and virtual realities through interactive projects such as Future Physical, Robots and Avatars, and My AI Hybrid BioTwin. These initiatives have catalyzed conversations around telepresence, biometrics, and digital human twins, fostering a deeper understanding of how technology transforms identity, intimacy, and societal structures.

Her work extends into academia as a Reader in Digital Immersion at the University of Greenwich and Visiting Professor in Collective Embodiment at Kingston University’s BRAINS Lab, where she leads cutting-edge research into the ethics of personal data, virtual presence, and hybrid existence under the umbrella of The Internet of Bodies. Ghislaine’s creative practice and research address profound ethical questions about human-AI co-creation, data ownership, and the future of identity.

Internationally lauded for her contributions, Ghislaine received the IX Immersive International Visionary Pioneer Award in 2017. As a trusted expert, she collaborates with leading institutions, including the BBC, Royal National Theatre, Nesta, and the British Council, while advising on technological futures as a member of the UK Government’s DCMS College of Experts. Learn more here and here.