Benjamin Gregg

Benjamin Gregg is a Professor in the Department of Government at the University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts. His work bridges social/political theory, political bioethics, and the intersection of AI with democratic governance. He holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University and a D.Phil. from Freie Universität Berlin.

• Education
  • B.A., Yale University
  • Ph.D., Princeton University
  • D.Phil., Freie Universität Berlin

Gregg's research explores:

• Social Constructionism: How human realities (rights, norms, institutions) are constructed and revisable through politics
• Political Bioethics: Ethical governance of genetic engineering and AI
• Democratic Theory: Resolving moral pluralism through procedural justice
• Environmental Stewardship: Indigenous knowledge in climate crisis solutions

His recent publications focus on genome editing ethics, AI governance, and the social construction of human rights. Articles reveal interdisciplinary engagement with bioethics, genetics, and democratic theory.

• Scientific Awards
  • Patterson-Banister Endowed Chair Fellow
  • Robert Conklin Faculty Fellow
  • Fulbright Distinguished Chair (Sweden)
  • Tricoli Civil Discourse Pedagogy Award

Gregg has received grants totaling over $2.14M, including:

• $2M NSF grant for Brain Organoids & Neuromorphic Computing
• $1.05M NSF grant for Synthetic Adhesome Cells
• International research funding for collaborations in Indonesia and Sweden

He leads initiatives connecting bioethics with legal education and environmental justice.