Romm Lewkowicz

Romm Lewkowicz, a postdoctoral researcher in Anthropology, dives into the intricate world of biometric documentation and undocumented migration in Europe. He reveals how migration policies have turned Europe into a testbed for experimental documentation technologies. Romm discusses EuroDAC, fingerprint databases, and the troubling differential treatment of citizens versus non-citizens. His fieldwork on Chios highlights the island's transformation into a biometric hotspot, showcasing the limbo faced by migrants and the broader implications of identity systems.