Paul Josephson specializes in science and technology policy and international affairs. Trained at Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Ph.D.) Paul has studied the historical and political evolution of modern scientific systems across the globe. He focuses on understanding of public-private interfaces including relations between government, business and such publics as NGOs.

A professor emeritus of history of science and technology, Paul’s extensive published works have considered:  energy systems (nuclear power, hydroelectricity, solar and wind); agribusiness and GMOs (international trade in fruits, vegetables, sweeteners); modern protein production (chicken farming, CAFOs, and aquaculture); consumer demand (fish sticks, automobiles, recreation); and transportation (gridlock, public transportation, electric vehicles).

Paul also engages environmental issues from legislation to judicial conflict and public protest.

Recently, Paul has written about the AI revolution and its implications for states, businesses, and consumers.

Paul has carried out field assessments in Brazil, Russia, Germany, England, France, Spain, Ukraine and the US.