Mark J. Hill's work combines digital methods with robust methodological awareness to contribute both to substantive research topics and develop digital methods. Research interests lie at the intersection of digital humanities, computational social science, and intellectual history. His work focuses on:

•    Social network analysis and idea transmission (including historical network analysis)
•    Public discourse analysis using large-scale digital datasets
•    Quantitative text analysis and natural language processing
•    Critical examinations of digital research methods and tools, including ethical considerations in digital research and AI
•    Early Modern European intellectual history

He is currently engaged in a project looking at patterns in discourse and idea transmission in both historical and contemporary contexts.