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Professor Paul Formosa serves as the Research Training Director in the School of Humanities at Macquarie University, where he belongs to the Discipline of Philosophy. He previously held leadership positions including Head of the Department of Philosophy, founding co-Director of the Macquarie University Ethics and Agency Research Centre, and Director of the Centre for Agency, Values and Ethics (CAVE). Formosa has been an elected member of the University Senate and Faculty of Arts Board, and served as Department PhD and MRes Director.
His research expertise spans multiple philosophical domains with particular depth in:
- Moral and political philosophy
- Kantian ethics and moral psychology
- Human dignity and autonomy
- Philosophy of technology focusing on AI, social media, and video games
Formosa has produced nearly 100 research outputs with over 2,000 citations, demonstrating significant scholarly impact. His recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward examining ethical implications of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence. His work consistently bridges traditional philosophical frameworks with contemporary technological challenges, especially in AI ethics, video game morality, and digital citizenship.
His notable recognitions include:
- Australian Research Council DECRA Fellowship
- Chief Investigator on three ARC Discovery Projects
- Macquarie University Research Fellow
As an academic leader, Formosa has supervised numerous graduate students across philosophy and computing disciplines. He has secured significant research funding including the ARC Discovery Project 'Generative AI and Creative Industries: Ethical, Legal and Work Implications' (2025-2028, $480,554). His editorial contributions include Games and Culture journal and Educational Philosophy and Theory.
Formosa remains actively engaged with the Macquarie University Ethics and Agency Research Centre and continues to advance interdisciplinary research at the intersection of philosophy, technology, and ethics.
