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Conrad Kunadu is a DPhil Candidate in International Relations at Balliol College, University of Oxford. He is supervised by Ranjit Lall and currently affiliated with the Alva Myrdal Centre for Nuclear Disarmament at Uppsala University as a Specialist Fellow. His primary research interest lies at the intersection of emerging technologies and national/international security, with a focus on biotechnologies, bioweapons, nuclear weapons, and AI.
- Education:
- DPhil (PhD) in International Relations, University of Oxford (current)
- MPhil in International Relations (with Distinction), University of Oxford
- BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (First Class), Trinity College, University of Oxford
Research Focus: His work explores how emerging technologies shape their own governance, particularly biotechnological development's implications for bioweapons regulation. He also investigates nuclear weapons governance, AI's role in security, international cooperation frameworks, and biosecurity measures for pandemic preparedness.
Recent Publications: In 2025, he co-authored a policy analysis on dual-use research governance in the life sciences, comparing U.S. and Canadian approaches.
Scientific Awards & Scholarships:
- Black Academic Futures Scholarship (2023-2028)
- ESRC Grand Union Doctoral Training Partnership Scholarship (2023-2027)
- Multiple undergraduate and graduate prizes at Trinity College (2021), including the Margaret Howard Prize and Chadwick Exhibition
- Crankstart Scholarship for undergraduate study (2018-2021)
Professional Experience: Conrad has held part-time roles as a Contractor at Open Philanthropy and as Cofounder and Director of Operations at the Oxford Biosecurity Group. He previously worked full-time at Longview Philanthropy and Coleap, focusing on special projects and community management.
