Edward W. Felten is the Director of the Center for Information Technology Policy at Princeton University, where he serves as the Robert E. Kahn Professor of Public Affairs. His work focuses on studying the implications of digital technologies on public life, leading a diverse research program that includes seventeen affiliated faculty members. Felten has been involved in various academic efforts addressing technology policy issues and has taught numerous courses on topics such as information security and the intersection of information technology and public policy. He has published extensively in the fields of computer security and digital rights, including foundational work on voting systems and government transparency. His research often combines policy considerations with technical analysis, aiming to inform the public discourse on technology's impact on society.