Philip Shapira
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Philip Shapira is a leading scholar in innovation studies, science policy, and the societal implications of emerging technologies, with a particular focus on the digital transformation of scientific labour. His research critically examines how automation and digitalisation reshape everyday knowledge work, especially in fields like synthetic biology. In his highly cited 2022 paper, "The digitalisation paradox of everyday scientific labour," Shapira reveals how mundane scientific practices are both amplified and diversified through digital tools, drawing on ethnographic, interview, and survey data to illuminate the sociomaterial dynamics of contemporary bioscience. This work has garnered 46 citations and is widely recognized for its nuanced, practice-based approach. Beyond this, Shapira has made foundational contributions to understanding the governance of nanotechnology, responsible innovation, and the geography of knowledge production. His research consistently bridges empirical depth with policy relevance, influencing debates on how science is organized and evaluated. With a career spanning decades, Shapira’s work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in the intersection of technology, work, and innovation policy.
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