David K. Chan

David K. Chan is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He holds a BA (First Class Honors) from the University of Melbourne, Australia, an MA from the National University of Singapore, and a PhD from Stanford University. His research focuses on Ethical Theory, Ethics of War, Medical Ethics, and Moral Psychology, with special attention to Philosophy of Action and Practical Reasoning.

Education:

• BA (First Class Honors), University of Melbourne, Australia
• MA, National University of Singapore
• PhD, Stanford University

Before joining UAB, Chan taught at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and brings expertise in global philosophy, having lived and studied in Singapore, Australia, and the U.S. He emphasizes interdisciplinary engagement, particularly UAB’s strengths in bioethics. His teaching portfolio includes new courses on the ethics of war, virtue ethics, and philosophy of action. He advocates for philosophy’s transformative impact on students’ lives.

Awards & Grants: No specific awards or grants listed. He is affiliated with the Scholars @ UAB profile, though details are not provided here.

Labs/Teams: No formal lab or team affiliations mentioned. His work is primarily theoretical, focusing on ethical and philosophical discourse.