Lt Col Joseph O. Chapa, USAF, holds a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Oxford. His previous positions include:
- Department of the Air Force Chief Responsible AI Ethics Officer, Office of the Chief Data and AI Officer, the Pentagon, Washington DC.
- Department of Defense Liaison to the Special Competitive Studies Project, Washington DC.
Academic Education
- PhD in Philosophy, University of Oxford, 2020
- Thesis Title: The Limits of Liability in War
- MA Philosophy, Boston College, 2014
- MA Theological Studies, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (by correspondence), 2013
- BA Philosophy, Boston University, 2006
Areas of Specialization
Moral philosophy, just war theory, ethics and artificial intelligence, the ethics of remote warfare.
Areas of Expertise
Just war theory, military ethics, and especially the ethics of remote weapons and the ethics of artificial intelligence. He is a senior pilot with more than 1,400 pilot and instructor pilot hours.
Areas of Competence
Political philosophy, military studies, strategic studies.