Hossein Dabbagh

Hossein Dabbagh is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Northeastern University London and Chair of the Research Ethics Committee. He holds affiliate status at Oxford University's Department for Continuing Education. His research focuses on the intersection of ethics and public policy, with expertise in AI ethics, biomedical ethics, neuroethics, and Islamic law and ethics. He earned a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Reading, an MA in Philosophy from Shahid Beheshti University, and a BSc in Business Management from the University of Tehran. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).

His research bridges Western and Islamic philosophical traditions, addressing topics like AI-human cooperation, AI ethics literacy, and the ethical implications of biomedical advancements. He has published widely, including a monograph on moral intuitionism and neuroethics (2023) and forthcoming works on Islamic ethics and secular bioethics. His public-facing writing engages audiences through platforms like BBC, The Conversation, and Aeon.

Teaching specialties include ethics in emerging technologies, biomedical ethics, and political philosophy. He has designed courses on AI ethics, fairness and justice, and values & virtues, while supervising students in moral philosophy and Islamic ethics. His current projects explore AI ethics education for schoolchildren and the role of AI in democratic systems.