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Prof. François Claveau is a Professor of Philosophy and Applied Ethics at the University of Sherbrooke, Canada, and a multidisciplinary scholar whose work bridges philosophy, political science, economics, and science and technology studies. His research focuses on how knowledge is produced, assessed, circulated, and integrated into collective decision-making, with particular interests in social epistemology, philosophy of science, scientific expertise, public policy, and the measurement of research. Prof. Claveau has held the Canada Research Chair in Practical Epistemology and currently leads initiatives in digital humanities and research on scientific advice and expertise. He is also Director of the Digital Initiatives Office at the Interuniversity Research Centre on Science and Technology (CIRST) and leads the Research axis of the Réseau francophone international en conseil scientifique (RFICS). He holds a PhD in Philosophy from Erasmus University Rotterdam, a Research Master’s degree in Philosophy and Economics from Erasmus University, and a Master’s degree in Economics from McGill University, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Philosophy from the Université de Montréal. Through his research, leadership, and interdisciplinary approach, Prof. Claveau contributes to strengthening the ways in which individuals, institutions, and societies evaluate and use expert knowledge to inform important decisions.