Owen Cotton-Barratt
About Owen Cotton-Barratt
Owen Cotton-Barratt is a Research Associate at the Future of Humanity Institute, University of Oxford, and has previously held positions at the Centre for Effective Altruism and the University of Southampton.
Director at the Future of Humanity Institute
Owen Cotton-Barratt holds the position of Director at the Future of Humanity Institute at the University of Oxford. In this role, he leads initiatives and projects aimed at understanding and addressing global catastrophic risks and ensuring humanity's long-term future. The institute focuses on multidisciplinary research combining elements of economics, philosophy, and political science to address complex global challenges.
Research Associate at the University of Oxford
Owen Cotton-Barratt is a Research Associate at the Future of Humanity Institute at the University of Oxford. His work primarily involves examining critical areas related to the future of humanity. He collaborates with other researchers to develop strategies to mitigate global catastrophic risks and utilizes mathematical and logical frameworks to analyze and propose solutions.
Former Director of Research at the Centre for Effective Altruism
Before his current roles, Owen Cotton-Barratt served as the Director of Research at the Centre for Effective Altruism. During his tenure, he guided research efforts focused on effective altruism, which aims to use evidence and reason to identify the most effective ways to benefit others. His leadership contributed to the advancement of the field by fostering empirical research and strategic thinking.
Research Fellow at the University of Southampton
Owen Cotton-Barratt has experience as a Research Fellow at the University of Southampton. His role involved conducting research and contributing to academic papers within the university's Department of Mathematics. His work at Southampton helped to solidify his background in mathematical sciences and research methodologies.
DPhil in Mathematics from University of Oxford
Owen Cotton-Barratt earned a DPhil in Mathematics from the University of Oxford. This doctoral degree signifies his expertise in the field and his ability to conduct independent research. His advanced mathematical knowledge underpins much of his current work in evaluating complex global issues and formulating solutions.