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Alex Csiszar is a Professor at the Department of the History of Science, Harvard University, and serves as Director of Graduate Studies. His research bridges Book History, Media Studies, and Science & Technology Studies, focusing on how scientific formats (journals, databases, lists) shape knowledge validation and trust in science.
- Harvard University
- History of Science Department
- Professor, Director of Graduate Studies
His work interrogates the interplay between scientific authorship and institutional credibility. Key publications include his 2018 book The Scientific Journal and essays on peer review, bibliometrics, and algorithmic judgment in scholarly communication. Recent articles explore the transformation of knowledge systems through digital tools and historical precedents for AI in academic publishing.
He teaches courses like History of Science 100 and Algorithms, emphasizing information ethics and media epistemology. His full publications list includes studies on scientific periodicals, datafication, and histories of retraction. He is active on Bluesky (@alexcsiszar.bsky.social) and collaborates on projects like the Design Justice AI network.
