Dr. Pablo Schyfter

Biography

Pablo Schyfter is a Senior Lecturer in Science and Technology Studies at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in the sociology of knowledge and social theory within the contexts of science and technology. He completed his undergraduate degrees in Science, Technology, and Society and Drama at Stanford University, followed by an MSc and Ph.D. in Science Studies at the University of Edinburgh. His doctoral research focused on the ontological constitution of technological artifacts and the influence of social orders such as gender and sexuality. Following his doctoral work, Pablo served as a postdoctoral scholar on the Synthetic Aesthetics project at Stanford, where he engaged with emerging engineering studies in synthetic biology. Currently, his research includes the role of technical theatre in transforming artistic practices, examining the intersection of sociology, philosophy, and technology. Additionally, he conducts research on the implications of gender in synthetic biology and works to identify social and theoretical frameworks across studies of science and technology. He has published extensively in academic forums, contributing to discussions on empirical research, feminist theories, and the philosophical dimensions of technological artifacts.

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