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CDT’s Non-Resident Fellows

The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT)’s Non-Resident Fellows program is an opportunity for academics to engage directly with and inform our policy work. Our Fellows represent a wide range of academic fields and disciplines, reflecting technology’s tremendous impact on all aspects of life. 

Program Description

CDT’s current Non-Resident Fellows are:

Umang Bhatt, smiling wearing black round glasses and a light colored jacket standing in front of a building facade.

UMANG BHATT
Faculty Fellow
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

SAUVIK DAS
Assistant Professor
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

Jenny Davis, smiling wearing a patterned shirt in front of an indoor background.

JENNY DAVIS
Professor
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY

Paul Gowder, smiling wearing round glasses, a gray suit and yellow tie.

PAUL GOWDER
Professor of Law
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Priya Kumar, smiling wearing silver glasses and a grey top in front of a light colored background.

PRIYA KUMAR
Assistant Professor
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Darakhshan Mir. Assistant Professor, Bucknell University. Wearing a grey sweater in front of a bay of computers / technology servers.

DARAKHSHAN MIR
Assistant Professor
BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY

Jess Reia, wearing black glasses and a brightly patterned top.

JESS REIA
Assistant Professor
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

Chinmayi Sharma, smiling wearing a burnt orange top and necklace in front of a grey stone background.

CHINMAYI SHARMA
Associate Professor
FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL

SONJA SOLOMUN
Deputy Director, Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy
MCGILL UNIVERSITY

JESSICA VITAK
Associate Professor
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

Pamela Wisniewski, smiling wearing a deep red top in front of a dark grey background.

PAMELA WISNIEWSKI
Associate Professor
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY

Sabine Witting, wearing a tan jacket and white top in front of a leafy green background.

SABINE WITTING
Assistant Professor

LEIDEN UNIVERSITY

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