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Dr. Rafael Mestre joined the University of Southampton in 2021 as a Lecturer in the School of Electronics and Computer Science, where he also serves as a Turing Fellow at the Alan Turing Institute. His research focuses on the social and ethical implications of emerging technologies such as biohybrid robotics, employing mixed research methods. Dr. Mestre is the Principal Investigator for several significant projects, including the ESRC New Investigator award 'Biohybrid Futures,' which explores governance frameworks for biohybrid robotics. He is also involved in a £1.2M UKRI Cross-Research Council grant, investigating responsible development in smart cities. His work spans multiple disciplines, integrating elements of computer science, political science, and technology studies to evaluate the societal impact of advanced technologies. Dr. Mestre's current research interests include multimodal machine learning and natural language processing, examining the biases and ethical dimensions of novel AI technologies in domains like mental health. He has previously held a New Frontiers Fellowship and has been a research fellow on the 'Rebooting Democracy' project, studying public deliberation and technological impact on democratic innovations. Beyond his research, Dr. Mestre actively collaborates with organizations and initiatives to engage citizens and policymakers in discussions surrounding the responsible use of technology.
University of Southampton • Southampton, ENG, GB
Engaged in research and teaching in electronics and computer science, focusing on the ethical implications of emerging technologies.
University of Southampton • Southampton, ENG, GB
Worked on the 'Rebooting Democracy' project focused on public deliberation and the intersection of technology and democratic governance.