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Cyrus Mody is a historian of recent science and technology, specifically applied physical sciences. He studies the commercialization of academic research and responsible research innovation (RRI), focusing on technopolitics and resource scarcity since the 1970s. As of 2020-2025, he is the principal investigator for an NWO Vici grant titled "Managing Scarcity Sustainability: Oil Industry, Environmentalism, Alternative Energy in an Age of Scarcity." Mody leads a team that includes postdoctoral and PhD candidates researching oil and energy issues. He is also co-PI on an ERC Synergy grant for a project called 'Nanobubbles,' which examines how scientists deal with contradictory evidence, aiming to enhance scientific dialogue and correct errors without fear of negative consequences. His expertises lie in the histories of applied physics and engineering science, focusing on the intersection of academic research, microelectronics, and partnerships among universities, industry, and government. Mody's career includes positions as Associate Professor at Rice University and Program Manager at the Chemical Heritage Foundation, where he worked on nanotechnology.
The School of Business and Economics (SBE) encompasses departments like Organization, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Economics.