Caitlin Curtis

Dr. Caitlin Curtis is a Research Fellow in the Centre for Policy Futures and a Lecturer in the School of Business within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Queensland. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of South Florida. Her research specializes in responsible AI, applied ethics, and emerging technologies. She leads national collaborations on AI governance and digital rights, shapes public policy and discourse, and created one of Australia’s first Responsible AI university courses. Currently, she teaches the Master of Business Analytics course on Responsible Artificial Intelligence, lectures in Responsible Management for the Global Economy with a focus on ethical management of AI technologies, and coordinates the UQ AI Collaboratory's 'Ask Me Anything about AI' series, bringing together experts from diverse fields to discuss AI topics.

Curtis transitioned from a background in molecular biology and population genetics to AI ethics and policy. Early career highlights include work on ancient DNA, conservation genetics, and genomic data privacy. Notable publications span both areas: 'Trust in Artificial Intelligence: A Global Study' (2023, with Nicole Gillespie et al.), 'Where is the Human in Human-Centered AI? Insights from Developer Priorities and User Experiences' (2023, Computers in Human Behavior), 'AI-Deploying Organizations are Key to Addressing ‘Perfect Storm’ of AI Risks' (2022, AI and Ethics), 'Protecting Trust in Medical Genetics in the New Era of Forensics' (2018, Genetics in Medicine), and 'The Sacred Ibis Debate: The First Test of Evolution' (2018, PLOS Biology). Her Google Scholar profile shows over 1,250 citations. She has received the ABC Top 5 Scientist Media Residency Award and the Australian Institute of Science & Policy Tall Poppy Science Award for excellence in research and science communication, along with BEL Faculty and national awards for research impact and public engagement. Curtis contributes to policy through submissions on AI regulation and genomic data privacy, public lectures, media appearances, and committee roles, influencing public trust in AI, equitable biotechnology access, and digital health governance.

Professional Email: c.curtis@uq.edu.au