Daniel Estrada

Daniel Estrada is a University Lecturer in the Department of Humanities & Social Sciences at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, complemented by dual undergraduate degrees in Philosophy and Computer Science from the University of California, Riverside.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2014)
• M.A. in Philosophy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2005)
• B.A./B.S. in Philosophy and Computer Science, University of California-Riverside (2003)

His research focuses on AI ethics, engineering ethics, and the philosophical implications of technology. Key areas include ethical frameworks for artificial intelligence, posthuman ethics, and the intersection of cognitive science with machine consciousness. Recent work examines value alignment in robotics and societal risks associated with posthumanism.

Estrada teaches courses such as Engineering Ethics, AI Ethics Seminars, and Minds and Machines, integrating technical and philosophical perspectives. His publications span topics from decentralized social networks to the ethics of attention economies, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to technology studies.

While no formal awards are listed, his academic contributions emphasize applied ethics in emerging technologies. He has advised no students in listed records but actively engages NJIT students through course instruction and research mentorship.