Joseph Carvalko Jr. is an American writer, academic, patent lawyer, and technologist whose career spans engineering, law, and ethics. As an inventor and engineer, he has made significant contributions to various technical fields, securing eighteen U.S. patents across computer technology, biomedical engineering, fuel purification, and financial systems.\n\nThroughout his career, Carvalko has authored numerous academic books and articles, focusing on the intersection of technology, law, and society. His scholarly work often addresses the ethical implications of emerging technologies. In 2019, his expertise in these areas led to his appointment as chair of the Technology and Ethics Working Group at the Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics at Yale University.
