T.Y. Branch

T.Y. Branch is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Philosophy, Leibniz University Hannover, within the Faculty of Humanities. As the sole permanent member of the SOCRATES research unit, she synthesizes interdisciplinary efforts across philosophy of science, social epistemology, and science communication.

• Focus on values in science and their societal implications
• Specializes in social indicators of trustworthiness in expert knowledge
• Explores the uniqueness of scientific testimony
• Applies socio-technical integration methods
• Leverages non-academic experience in museums and science centers
• Emerging work on AI and climate change frameworks