Derrick L. Cogburn

Derrick L. Cogburn is a Professor at American University with joint appointments in the School of International Service (Department of Environment, Development & Health) and the Kogod School of Business (Department of Information Technology & Analytics). He founded the Institute on Disability and Public Policy (IDPP), co-directs the Internet Governance Lab (IGL), and leads the Collaboration Laboratory (COTELCO). His research focuses on socio-technical infrastructure, global ICT policy, and AI-driven text analytics.

• PhD in Political Science, Howard University (W.K. Kellogg Foundation Doctoral Fellow)

His work spans cybersecurity, disability policy, and virtual collaboration, leveraging computational methods to study large-scale datasets. Google Scholar articles (2025–2021) highlight trends in AI safety, inclusive governance, and text mining for policy analysis. He has secured major grants from the National Science Foundation, Microsoft, and The Nippon Foundation.

• 2002 Computer World Honors Award Laureate
• 2001 American University Teaching Innovation Award
• 1994 Visiting Research Fellow, University of the Western Cape
• 1993–1996 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Doctoral Fellowship

Dr. Cogburn's advisory roles include the AAAS Big Data and Analytics Fellowship Committee and the National Science Foundation's Committee of Visitors. His lab initiatives (IDPP, IGL, COTELCO) emphasize accessible cyberinfrastructure for global policy engagement.