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Margarida Hermida is a Research Fellow and Jacobsen Fellow at the Department of Philosophy, King's College London. She holds dual PhDs: in Philosophy from the University of Bristol (supervised by Samir Okasha) and in Biology from the University of Porto. Her postdoctoral research focuses on 'The Physics of Life,' exploring the intersection of biophysics and philosophy. Formerly a marine biologist, she specializes in the philosophy of biology, metaphysics, and science autonomy.
Education
- PhD in Philosophy, University of Bristol (201X)
- PhD in Biology, University of Porto (20XX)
Research Interests
- Philosophy of Biology: organism ontology, biological classification, and evolutionary mechanisms
- Metaphysics: identity of organisms, sentience, and animalism
- Philosophy of Science: autonomy of biology, physical explanation, and interdisciplinary science
Publications Trends Recent work bridges philosophy and natural sciences, analyzing topics like Gaia hypothesis critiques, parasite ecology, and astrobiology. Her articles frequently address conceptual foundations of life, biological individuality, and interdisciplinary scientific boundaries.
Awards
- British Society for the Philosophy of Science (BSPS) Scholarship (PhD)
Advising & Labs Currently supervising Philosophy of Biology students. Collaborates with marine biology networks through prior fieldwork. Active in philosophical workshop design to enhance scientific reasoning.
Location Office 702, Strand Campus, London. Office hours: Monday 14:00-15:00.
