Dr. Art Cotterell

Biography

Art Cotterell is a Research Associate at the Australian National University, focusing on governance and emerging technologies. His particular expertise lies in the power and politics that shape the regulation of nuclear technologies. As a convenor of the National Nuclear Safeguards Education Program, he leads a pioneering partnership with the Australian Safeguards Non-Proliferation Office. Art teaches courses on regulating nuclear capabilities and the practice of nuclear safeguards. He is also a member of the Justice Technoscience Lab at RegNet. Before joining RegNet, Art served as an executive-level advisor to the Australian Government, working with the Deregulation Taskforce at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, where he was instrumental in delivering key microeconomic reform initiatives aimed at improving occupational mobility. His previous roles include working on international policy for IP Australia and serving in client service delivery within community legal centres. He has experience in developing evidence bases for the sector and advocating for justice access. Art's academic pursuits include his PhD at the University of Adelaide, which he is expected to complete in 2025, as well as holding undergraduate degrees in Law and Social Work from the University of New South Wales, along with a graduate diploma in legal practice from the Australian National University.

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