Julian Huppert

Julian Huppert is a Visiting Professor at King’s College London (Policy Institute) and Founding Director of the Intellectual Forum at Jesus College, Cambridge. His roles include interdisciplinary policy research, technology governance, and ethics oversight in biometrics. Previously, he served as a scientist specializing in DNA structures and anti-cancer drug targets, then as UK Member of Parliament for Cambridge (2010-2015) representing the Liberal Democrats. He held parliamentary roles on Home Affairs, Justice, and Transport, and chaired the NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough CCG.

Education: Background in scientific research, though specific degrees are not detailed in the text.

Research Interests: Focuses on applying scientific insights to public policy, technology ethics, and governance. Key areas include AI oversight (via Leverhulme Centre affiliation), biometrics ethics (Home Office roles), and healthcare data governance (DeepMind Health Reviewer role).

Advocacy & Governance: - Deputy Chair of NHS CCG
- Director of Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust
- Member of Home Office Biometrics Ethics Group
- Former Chair of DeepMind Health’s Independent Review Panel

Labs/Initiatives: Leads the Intellectual Forum (Cambridge) and contributes to King’s Policy Institute’s interdisciplinary research programs.