Ian D. Beatty, PhD
computational physicist ⬩ biosecurity researcher
I use AI, machine learning, data science, computational modeling, and creative problem-solving to develop safeguards against AI-enabled biological threats and catastrophic pandemics. At present, I'm helping to improve DNA synthesis screening methods.
Research Affiliate, Fourth Eon Bio
Associate Professor of Physics, UNC Greensboro
Research Fellow, ERA AI×Bio Research Fellowship (winter 2026 cohort)