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Prof. Mody is a historian of recent science and technology, focusing specifically on applied physical sciences in the United States since 1965. His research explores the commercialization of academic research, the longue durée of responsible research innovation (RRI), and technopolitics. Between 2020 and 2025, Prof. Mody serves as the principal investigator for an NWO Vici grant addressing "Managing Scarcity Sustainability: The Oil Industry, Environmentalism, and the Alternative Energy Age of Scarcity" where he collaborates with a team including postdoc Odinn Melsted and PhD candidates Michiel Bron and Jelena Stankovic. Additionally, he is the co-principal investigator for the ERC Synergy grant "Nanobubbles," aimed at understanding how scientists handle contradictory evidence. His expertise includes the intersections of history and sociology related to recent science and technology, with a particular focus on the histories of applied physics, engineering science, commercialization of academic research, microelectronics, and partnerships between universities, industries, and governments. Prof. Mody's academic posts include Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at Rice University, and he has held significant roles in nanotechnology studies.
Maastricht University • Maastricht
Director of the STS program.
Rice University • Houston, TX
Rice University • Houston, TX
Chemical Heritage Foundation • Philadelphia, PA
Managed nanotechnology innovation studies.
The School of Business and Economics (SBE) encompasses departments like Organization, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Economics.