Sawood Alam

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Sawood Alam is a leading researcher in web archiving and digital preservation, with a focus on the technical and social challenges of preserving the web at scale. His work critically examines the evolving landscape of web archives, particularly the shifting dynamics between automated crawlers and human contributions. In his influential paper "Robots Still Outnumber Humans in Web Archives, But Less Than Before" (2022, 5 citations), Alam provides a data-driven analysis of how web archiving practices are gradually incorporating more human-curated content, challenging the long-standing dominance of bots. This contribution highlights his broader expertise in understanding the interplay between technology and human agency in digital preservation. Alam’s research has practical implications for improving the completeness and reliability of web archives, making him a key voice in the field. His work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in the future of digital memory, the ethics of automated archiving, and the sustainable management of online cultural heritage.