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Cyrus C.C. Mody is a Professor in the History of Science, Technology, and Innovation and Director of the STS Program at Maastricht University. Formerly an Associate Professor (2014–2015) and Assistant Professor (2007–2014) at Rice University's Department of History, his research focuses on the commercialization of academic science, energy humanities, and the technopolitics of scarcity. He leads the NWO-funded 'Managing Scarcity and Sustainability' project and co-leads the ERC Synergy 'Nanobubbles' initiative examining scientific record correction. His expertise spans applied physics, university-industry partnerships, and countercultural science in the US since 1965.
Education:
- Ph.D. (2004), M.A. (2001), Cornell University, Science and Technology Studies
- A.B. (1997), Harvard University, Engineering Sciences (magna cum laude)
Research Interests: Mody explores how scientific knowledge interacts with industry, policy, and culture. Key themes include:
- Energy transitions and environmental diplomacy
- Historical roles of oil and semiconductor industries
- Responsible innovation frameworks
- Risk communication in science
Grants & Collaborations:
- NWO Vici Grant (2020–2025): Investigates oil industry's role in sustainability debates
- ERC Synergy 'Nanobubbles': Addresses scientific discourse integrity
- Postdoc and PhD supervision in energy humanities and nanotechnology ethics
Public Engagement: Mody critiques authoritarian threats to science, advocates for interdisciplinary education, and publishes in venues like Volkskrant and Science & Education. His 2022 MIT Press book The Squares analyzes 1970s scientist activism.
