Frederic Gilbert

Frederic Gilbert is an Associate Professor in Philosophy and Ethics at the University of Tasmania's School of Humanities. His pioneering research explores the ethics of AI-operated implantable brain-computer interfaces, with focus on effects on patient autonomy and identity in neurological treatments.

Research Focus:

• Ethical implications of invasive neurotechnologies for conditions like Parkinson's and depression
• AI-human interface ethics and neuroprosthetics
• Policy development for clinical neurotechnology trials

Notable Projects:

• Principal investigator for 'Agency and Algorithms' project examining AI's impact on human autonomy
• ARC DECRA Research Fellowship on ethical policy for invasive brain devices

Honors:

• ARC DECRA Research Fellowship (2015)
• Visiting Scientist appointments at University of Washington and University of British Columbia
• Research featured in The Lancet, Nature, and The New Yorker