David Germano, PhD, teaches and researches Tibetan and Buddhist Studies at
the University of Virginia. He is the director of UVA’s Contemplative Sciences Center as well as UVA Tibet Center, the Tibetan and Himalayan Library, and the Sciences, Humanities and the Arts Network of Technological Initiatives (SHANTI). His personal research focuses on tantric, philosophical, and contemplative traditions in Tibet. He has lived for many years in Tibetan communities in Asia, in the context of which he has also worked extensively on programs of scholarly engagement, community service, and participatory knowledge initiatives. He has extensive experience with the development of digital technology for use in the humanities and education. He is currently focused on the exploration of contemplative ideas, values, and practices involving blended humanistic and scientific methodologies, as well as new applications in diverse fields.
