Bulelani Jili

Bulelani Jili is an accomplished academic and researcher with a focus on the intersection of technology, law, and policy, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service. Holding a Doctor of Philosophy in African Studies from Harvard University, Bulelani's work examines the implications of Chinese surveillance technologies in Africa and relates to the regulation of digital surveillance across the continent. Additionally, Bulelani is a Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard, a Visiting Fellow at Yale Law School’s Information Society Project, and a Fellow at the Atlantic Council, among other roles, contributing to important discussions on AI governance, data protection laws, and the ethical considerations of digital technologies through various institutions, including the IEEE Standards Association. Bulelani's diverse educational background includes advanced degrees from leading institutions like the University of Cambridge and Yenching Academy of Peking University, emphasizing a strong foundation in political science, international relations, and economics.