Lewis Hammond

Lewis Hammond serves as the Research Director and co-director at the Cooperative AI Foundation, overseeing research, grantmaking, and strategic operations. With a strong academic background, Lewis holds a DPhil in Computer Science from the University of Oxford and has participated in various prestigious research roles, including as an Affiliate at the Centre for the Governance of AI and the Future of Humanity Institute. Additionally, Lewis has contributed to initiatives related to COVID-19 and AI response, served as a Tutor at the University of Oxford, and held research and fellowship positions at institutions such as Carnegie Mellon University and the Foresight Institute. Lewis's expertise focuses on technical AI safety, game theory, and strategic interactions among agents.