Technological advances constantly challenge our legal frameworks and public policies. In his research, Professor Florian Martin-Bariteau analyzes the interactions and tensions between society and technology from a bilingual, multi-jurisdictional, interdisciplinary, and international perspective. As the University Research Chair in Technology and Society and director of the Centre for Law, technology and Society, he helps bridge the gap between disciplines, define complex regulatory and ethical challenges, and propose innovative solutions.
Professor Martin-Bariteau leads a bilingual program of excellence in research on the law, ethics, and policies of emerging technologies. He is interested in the major challenges of governing the algorithmic platform society and, taking a forward-looking approach, quantum technologies. A pioneer in Canada in the legal study of blockchains and algorithmic technologies, he is now recognized as a thought leader on the societal, legal, and ethical issues related to quantum technologies.
Professor Martin-Bariteau is recognized for his ability to build strategic partnerships that bring together leading researchers in Canada and internationally to address complex issues, propose concrete solutions, and contribute to the development of legal and technology policies.
His publications are recognized for their originality and interdisciplinarity. He co-edited Artificial Intelligence and the Law in Canada, the first major Canadian book on AI and the law, with a preface by Justice Rosalie Abella. He also edited a collection on citizenship in the digital context and an upcoming one on human-centered cybersecurity. His research has been widely cited and presented internationally, notably at the G7 Science Summit, the NetMundial+10 event, as well as at numerous conferences and universities.
With a strong commitment to public policy and knowledge mobilization, Professor Martin-Bariteau has advised public administrations in Canada and abroad, as well as intergovernmental organizations such as the Council of Europe. His expertise has made him a renowned analyst in both French- and English-language media.
He is a Faculty Associate at the and a membre of the Nexus for Quantum Technologies Institute at the University of Ottawa. He has also been a visiting professor around the world, notably in the Francophonie at l’Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne, l’Université Côte d’Azur and l’Université Grenoble Alpes.
Professor Martin-Bariteau's work continues to redefine law and public policy for frontier technologies by advancing interdisciplinary research, guiding public policy, and addressing the ethical challenges of a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
The (RSC) is recognized as the pre-eminent body of independent scholars, researchers and creative people in Canada. The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists is Canada’s first national system of multidisciplinary recognition for the emerging generation of Canadian intellectual leadership. The Members of the College are Canadians and Permanent Residents who, are less than fifteen years from the date of PhD or disciplinary equivalent and who have demonstrated exceptional accomplishment.
Congratulations to Professor Martin-Bariteau for this prestigious recognition!