BALSILLIE SCHOLARS

Dr. Aaronson’s research is focused on data and the governance of artificial intelligence.

Dr. Al Jaber is researching issues concerning linkages between technology-enhanced regional economic corridors and peacebuilding strategies.

Ana Brandusescu researches political power and privatization as they move across cities, provinces and the federal government. In this transjurisdictional AI governance model, she focuses on the increasing allure of chatbots to ‘solve’ interactions among actors.

Dr. Cannon is researching transformative technologies and the governance of undersea cables.

Dr. Herdem is researching the policy and technological governance of green hydrogen within the context of sustainable energy transitions.

Dr. Kelestyn’s research examines human-centred digital governance in Ukraine.

Matt Malone is researching government transparency frameworks and the challenges ahead for AI and freedom of information / access to information.

Dr. Rabe’s research examines the politics of short-lived climate pollutants, nuclear waste management, and pricing greenhouse gas emissions.

Dr. Sean Sithole is exploring the synergies between financial technology (fintech) and cross-border digital remittances to understand how these innovations enhance digital and financial inclusion.

Lirika Sola is using AI modeling to research governance through prediction.

Dr. Zard is examining the governance frameworks of browser-based online advertising solutions that are currently being developed as the alternative to traditional advertising models allowing cross-site surveillance.