Keith Miller

Professor Keith Miller is an internationally recognized authority in Computer Ethics at the University of Illinois Springfield, where he has been a faculty member since 1993. Affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and the Philosophy program, his work bridges ethics, technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Role: Associate Director, Emiquon Field Station
• Editor-in-Chief: IEEE Technology and Society Journal
• Key Contributions: Development of international software engineering ethics code

Miller’s research spans robotics, e-trust, and the human impact of artificial agents, with a focus on ethical decision-making in computing. His scholarship includes over 60 journal articles, 75 conference papers, and contributions to 20+ books. He has received funding from the National Science Foundation and collaborates with professionals in law, biology, and philosophy.

Scientific awards and honors include:

• Louise Hartman Schewe and Karl Schewe Professorship (2009) – the first named professorship in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• ACM Outstanding Service Award (2006)
• University of Illinois University Scholar (2000)

As a sought-after speaker, Miller has presented at global conferences such as the ACM Symposium on Applied Computing in France and the EthiComp Conference in Sweden. His teaching excellence is recognized in undergraduate education, notably through contributions to the textbook Computer Ethics: Analyzing Information Technology.