Thomas Ferguson

Thomas Ferguson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Cognitive Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), where he contributes to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of philosophy, logic, and cognitive science. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from the City University of New York Graduate Center and a Dr. Habil. from Ruhr-Universität Bochum, with postdoctoral experience at the University of Amsterdam, University of St. Andrews, and the Czech Academy of Sciences.

Education:

• Dr.Habil., Philosophy, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
• Ph.D., Philosophy, City University of New York Graduate Center

His research focuses on philosophical, mathematical, and computational logic, with specializations in non-classical logics, formal epistemology, and the philosophy of mathematics. He investigates foundational issues in reasoning, language, and truth, particularly through truthmaker semantics, relevance logic, and variable-sharing principles. His work bridges abstract logical theory with applications in artificial intelligence and cognitive modeling.

His recent publications (2024–2025) reflect a strong trend in topic theory, relevance logic, modal logic, and non-classical systems, often exploring the interplay between logical structure, information content, and subject-matter. These works appear in leading journals such as Review of Symbolic Logic, Erkenntnis, and Journal of Logic and Computation, demonstrating sustained scholarly impact across logic, philosophy, and computer science.

Scientific Awards:

• Springer Prize for Best Paper at Artificial General Intelligence 2024 for "A Universal Intelligence Measure for Arithmetical Uncomputable Environments" (with James Oswald and Selmer Bringsjord)

Thomas Ferguson teaches advanced courses such as Philosophy of Mathematics and Non-Classical Logic, indicating an active role in mentoring graduate and advanced undergraduate students. Although no specific advisees are listed, his teaching and research leadership suggest involvement in student supervision and academic advising. There is no mention of external grants, but his publication record and award suggest competitive research activity. He has no listed labs or research teams in the provided text, but his work is highly collaborative, as seen in co-authored publications.