David Koepsell

David Koepsell is an Instructional Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Texas A&M University. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy, J.D. in Law, and B.A. in English/Political Science from the University of Buffalo. His research focuses on digital identities, legal ontology, and the intersection of technology, law, and ethics. He has authored works on scientific integrity, genomic data privacy, and the ethics of converging technologies. Koepsell has been funded by Mexico’s CONACyT and currently teaches courses on moral issues, philosophy of law, and philosophy through film. His work bridges philosophy, law, and technology, addressing topics like blockchain in genomics, intellectual property, and AI ethics.

Education:

• Ph.D. Philosophy, University of Buffalo, 1997
• J.D., University of Buffalo, 1995
• B.A. English/Political Science, University of Buffalo, 1990

Research Interests:

• Digital Selves and Identities
• Legal Ontology
• Genetic Privacy
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Technology Ethics
• Pop Culture Philosophy

His recent publications explore moral aesthetics in TV shows like Breaking Bad and Mad Max, blockchain applications in genomics, and ethical challenges in synthetic biology. He advocates for open science practices and critiques corporate control over genetic data.

Advising/Grants: No specific grants or advisees listed. His work is supported by institutional affiliations and external funding like CONACyT.

Labs/Teams: No dedicated labs mentioned, but collaborates on ontology development and interdisciplinary ethics projects.