Justin K. Canfil

Justin K. Canfil serves as an Assistant Professor of International Relations at Carnegie Mellon University, where his research centers on the intersection of science, technology, and global politics. His work examines how technological innovation interacts with regulatory frameworks and international power dynamics.

Dr. Canfil earned his Ph.D. from Columbia University, establishing a foundation for his scholarly focus on technology governance. His educational trajectory reflects deep engagement with political science and international affairs.

His research program spans critical contemporary domains:

• Politics of Science and Technology as a core theoretical framework
• Regulation of Emerging Technologies including AI and biotech
• International Technology Competition in geopolitical contexts
• Military Research and Innovation systems
• Arms Control mechanisms against technological creativity

These fellowships demonstrate significant scholarly recognition:

• Harvard Kennedy School fellowship advancing policy-relevant research
• Council on Foreign Relations fellowship supporting international security analysis
• Columbia-Harvard China and the World Program fellowship examining technology transfer dynamics

Dr. Canfil's current book project investigates how arms control regimes attempt to constrain technological innovation, analyzing both successful and failed engineering of technological constraints. His fellowship history at premier institutions underscores his expertise in technology policy and international security, positioning him at the forefront of emerging debates about technological sovereignty and military innovation.