We are pleased to announce new appointments to our editorial committees, including 10 Area Editors, 2 Translational Committee Member and a Data & Policy Blog Editor. These appointments further strengthen the journal’s editorial leadership and reflect the continued growth, diversity, and global reach of the Data for Policy network.
The newly appointed Area Editors will contribute across our six core focus areas, which structure both Data & Policy journal submissions and Data for Policy conference tracks: Digital & Data-Driven Transformations in Governance; Technologies & Analytics; Policy and Literacy for Data; Ethics, Equity, and Trustworthiness; Algorithmic Governance; and Global Challenges and Dynamic Threats. Together, these areas provide a flexible, interdisciplinary framework for research on data-informed policymaking and governance.
Bringing expertise from academia, government, international organisations, civil society, and industry, the new editors will support the peer-review process, help shape the journal’s editorial direction, and foster high-quality, policy-relevant, and interdisciplinary research. Their appointments reinforce Data for Policy’s commitment to inclusive and globally representative scholarship.
New Area Editors by Focus Area
Digital & Data-Driven Transformations in Governance (Area 1): This area examines the evolving role of digital innovation and data-driven approaches in public governance. New Editor: Mitzi Bolton, Monash University, Australia
Technologies & Analytics (Area 2): Focusing on the development and application of emerging technologies and analytical methods, this area strengthens data-driven insights for decision-making. New Editors as follows: Davide Rua Carneiro, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Portugal and Benjamin Chen, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Policy and Literacy for Data (Area 3): This area promotes data literacy and a deeper understanding of how data informs effective and inclusive policymaking. New Editors as follows: Julien Chaisse, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong and Susan Oman, University of Sheffield, UK
Ethics, Equity, and Trustworthiness (Area 4):Addressing the ethical, equitable, and trustworthy use of data, this area is central to maintaining public trust and social responsibility. New Editors as follows: Chiara Gallese, Tilburg University, The Netherlands and Asif Gill, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Algorithmic Governance (Area 5): This area explores how algorithmic systems shape governance processes, examining both opportunities and risks. New Editors as follows: David Uriel Socol de la Osa, Hitotsubashi University, Japan and Yanto Chandra, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Global Challenges and Dynamic Threats (Area 6): Engaging with pressing global challenges including public health, environmental resilience, and global security, this area highlights the critical role of data and AI. New Editor: Claudia Abreu Lopes, United Nations University, Malaysia
The Translational Committee will continue to play a central role in connecting editorial work with real-world policy needs, supporting knowledge exchange, and strengthening the impact of published research beyond academia. New committee members as follows:: Milena-Jael Silva, and Brad Wintersteen, Siting Resource Center, USA
In addition, our new Blog Editor, Soniya Agrawal will oversee and coordinate contributions to the blog, working closely with editors, committee members, and the wider community to curate timely, accessible, and policy-relevant content that complements journal publications and conference discussions.
These appointments mark an important step in advancing a shared mission to promote responsible, inclusive, and impactful AI/data governance. We warmly welcome all new members and look forward to their contributions across editorial, translational, and community-building activities.