Dr. Dasha Kolesnyk is an Assistant Professor at the Persuasive Communication group of Amsterdam School of Communication Research (ASCoR) at the University of Amsterdam.
Dasha investigates how emerging technologies—such as AI, extended reality (XR), and robotic avatars—reshape our relationship with the body across personal, social, and cultural contexts. Her research examines new forms of (mis)presentation of the body in digital environments, the role of mediated non-verbal communication, and how these shifts affect individual well-being and influence interactions with institutions like brands and governments.