Photograph Courtesy of Samantha Noll 2016.
I joined the Philosophy Section at the University of Twente as Assistant Professor in 2020. My primary research is in comparative environmental philosophy, post-colonial philosophy, environmental ethics, and urban sustainability, specifically, exploring ways in which development and technology policies can engage and empower sustainable living.
Beyond research, I serve as an interdisciplinary advisor, educator, and editor, frequently collaborating with partners across engineering, environmental sciences, and policy. Outside of academia, I provide local community workshops and lectures, and I pursue photography, ethnography, and creative writing
Within this context, I explore societal drivers of change by engaging avenues for social and environmental justice within education, policy and our engagement with major technologies within our everyday life. I also provide local workshops, lectures and editorial services for the community. At the University of Twente, my courses explore applied ethics of technology and its direct impact on socio-ecological flourishing. Because design and innovation shape our shared future, I work closely with students to apply rigorous moral reasoning and philosophy to their professional trajectory. I welcome inquiries from students and collaborators interested in research projects at the intersection of technology, values, and environmental policy.
Previously at Elizabethtown College, a small liberal arts college, I taught introductory courses in ethics, logic and philosophy, as well as a series of “Perspectives” research seminars, including, "Comparative Environmental Philosophy: Perspectives from the America," "Philosophy of the City and Everyday Life," and "Perspectives in Sustainability." I was a recipient of the 2016 Community Based Learning Award from the Civic and Community Engagement Center at Elizabethtown College.