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Kevin Esvelt is an Associate Professor in the Media Arts and Sciences Department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is the director of the Sculpting Evolution group, which is pioneering innovative methods to study and influence the evolution of ecosystems. Esvelt's research focuses on addressing challenging ecological problems to benefit both humanity and the natural world. Prior to his appointment at MIT, he worked in the laboratory of David R. Liu at Harvard University, where he developed the phage-assisted continuous evolution (PACE) technique and engaged in projects at the Wyss Institute with George Church, exploring CRISPR systems for genome engineering. Esvelt is recognized for his contributions to CRISPR gene drives that can alter the traits of wild populations in an evolutionarily stable manner. His work emphasizes the importance of community engagement and transparency in the deployment of technologies that impact shared environments.