My research analyzes how groups decide an area of science or technology is a security concern and how that’s tied to the governance systems in which those decisions are made. Topically, I am currently focused on the governance of security concerns in early stage research in biology and other areas, including quantum.
Projects
When should a society be concerned about the security aspects of its innovation pathways, and what should it do about it?
How do Science and Technology Studies (STS) scholars manage relations with the subjects of their studies?
Since around 2012, I have been developing a focus on security governance in biology, especially synthetic biology
Multilateral export controls for much of the Cold War centered on the Coordinating Committee (CoCom). I maintain a digital archive of the British versions of the CoCom lists from 1954-1994.
Publications
Biorisk Management Casebook
When all research is dual use
Making Security Viral: Shifting Engineering Biology Culture and Publishing
iGEM and Gene Drives: A Case Study for Governance
Stakeholder Engagement Workshop on the Implementation of the United States Government Policy for Institutional Oversight of Life Sciences Dual Use Research of Concern: Workshop Report
Embrace Experimentation in Biosecurity Governance
News
Ethics in the Lab Final Report
What Is Biosecurity for the Twenty-First Century?
ABSA 1st Biosecurity Symposium Keynote
Embrace Experimentation in Biosecurity Governance
Review of Controls for Emerging Technology
