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Francis X. Shen is Professor of Law and Solly Robins Distinguished Research Fellow at the University of Minnesota Law School. He directs the Shen Neurolaw Lab and co-chairs the Consortium on Law and Values in Health, Environment & Life Sciences. With interdisciplinary appointments in neuroscience, his work examines how neuroscience and AI can improve legal systems.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Government and Social Policy, Harvard University (2008)
- J.D., Harvard Law School (2006)
- B.A. in Economics and English, University of Chicago (2000)
Research explores ethical implications of neurotechnology, law-neuroscience intersections, and AI governance. His NIH BRAIN Initiative grants focus on portable MRI ethics and community engagement in neuroimaging.
Publications demonstrate expertise in chemical synthesis methods with applications to nanotechnology and materials science.
Awards:
- Early Career Scholars Medal (ALI)
- Multiple graduate fellowships
As Founding Director of Dana Foundation Career Network, he mentors emerging scholars. Leads neurolab with 10+ members investigating neural correlates of legal decision-making.
