Aaron B. Rosa

Dr. Aaron B. Rosa is a Researcher in the Department of Foresight, affiliated with the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa and international institutions like the European Commission. His work focuses on alternative futures studies, participatory methods, and mixed reality systems for governance innovation.

Education:

• M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science (Alternative Futures) from University of Hawai’i at Mānoa

Research Interests:

• Participatory futures development
• New media and socio-technological theory
• Mixed reality systems for democratizing futures creation

Key Projects:

• Hawaii 2050 initiative (participatory futures workshop)
• European Commission projects (e.g., Eye of Europe, BOHEMIA)
• Foresight on Demand (FOD) platform

Teaching:

• Guest lectures on political science, futures studies, and narrative creation at University of Hawai’i

Grants and Collaborations:

• European Topic Center Sustainability Transitions
• Workshops with Singapore's PMO, UNDP, and East-West Center