Meet the scholars advancing knowledge at the intersection of technology, philosophy, and society
Professor of AI Ethics
Philosophy
Dr. Chen is a leading researcher in AI ethics and the philosophical implications of artificial intelligence. She has published extensively on algorithmic bias, machine consciousness, and the ethical frameworks needed for AGI development.
The Moral Status of Artificial Minds
Journal of AI Ethics (2024)
127 citations
Algorithmic Fairness in Higher Education
Educational Technology & Society (2023)
89 citations
NSF Ethics in AI Grant
$450,000 • 2023-2026
Associate Professor of Digital Philosophy
Philosophy
Dr. Williams specializes in bringing ancient philosophical texts to life through digital technologies. His work combines rigorous philosophical scholarship with cutting-edge VR and AR applications.
Immersive Philosophy: VR and Ancient Wisdom
Digital Humanities Quarterly (2024)
67 citations
The Digital Socrates: AI and Philosophical Dialogue
Philosophy & Technology (2023)
112 citations
NEH Digital Humanities Grant
$275,000 • 2022-2025
Professor of Civic Technology
Political Science
Dr. Rodriguez researches the intersection of technology and democratic participation. Her work focuses on how digital platforms can enhance civic engagement and strengthen democratic institutions.
Digital Democracy: Promise and Peril
American Political Science Review (2024)
156 citations
Civic Tech and Political Participation
Government Information Quarterly (2023)
94 citations
Knight Foundation Democracy Grant
$325,000 • 2023-2026
Associate Professor of Educational Technology
Education
Dr. Thompson develops AI-powered educational technologies that adapt to individual learning styles. His research focuses on creating more effective and personalized learning experiences.
AI Tutors and Critical Thinking Development
Computers & Education (2024)
78 citations
Personalized Learning in Higher Education
Educational Technology Research (2023)
101 citations
Department of Education Innovation Grant
$380,000 • 2023-2025
Professor of Computational Ethics
Computer Science
Dr. Green bridges computer science and ethics, developing algorithms that incorporate ethical considerations. Her work addresses fairness, privacy, and transparency in computational systems.
Fairness in Automated Decision Making
Nature Machine Intelligence (2024)
203 citations
Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning
ACM Computing Surveys (2023)
145 citations
NSF Algorithmic Fairness Grant
$520,000 • 2022-2025
Associate Professor of Philosophy of Mind
Philosophy
Dr. Kim explores questions of consciousness and mind in both biological and artificial systems. His work examines what it means to be conscious and how AI might achieve consciousness.
Machine Consciousness: A Philosophical Framework
Mind & Language (2024)
89 citations
Consciousness and Computation
Journal of Consciousness Studies (2023)
67 citations
Templeton Foundation Consciousness Grant
$290,000 • 2023-2026
Our faculty collaborate across disciplines to address complex challenges
Cross-disciplinary collaboration between philosophy, computer science, and policy experts to develop ethical AI frameworks.
Researching how technology can enhance democratic participation and civic engagement in the digital age.
Exploring consciousness in both biological and artificial systems through philosophical and computational approaches.