Mr. Crawley is on the Steering Group of the Forum on Publishing and Research Assessment.
Francis P. Crawley is a philosopher whose extensive career is centered on the ethics, policy, and methodology of international research. His work is characterized by a deep integration of philosophical inquiry with practical governance, particularly in the realms of data-intensive and emerging technologies. He provides strategic leadership in pivotal global roles, including as Chairman of the CODATA IDPC, where he steers the development of forward-looking data and AI governance frameworks. Simultaneously, as Co-chair & Coordinator of CoARA-ERIP, he is instrumental in crafting the ethical foundations for the next generation of research assessment, especially concerning the use of artificial intelligence and data. His work embeds the core principles of research integrity, open science, and global equity into the structures of scholarly evaluation and science publishing. Francis is dedicated to strengthening global research ecosystems to better serve the public good.
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