M. Granger Morgan

About the Author

M. Granger Morgan is a distinguished scholar and author renowned for his contributions to the fields of risk analysis, decision-making under uncertainty, and public policy. With a career spanning decades at Carnegie Mellon University, where he holds the title of University Professor and heads the Department of Engineering and Public Policy, Morgan has influenced generations of researchers and policymakers through his rigorous, evidence-based approaches to complex societal challenges. His seminal work, 'Uncertainty: A Guide to Dealing with Uncertainty in Quantitative Risk and Policy Analysis,' distills decades of expertise into a practical framework for navigating ambiguity in high-stakes decisions, from environmental regulations to technological innovations. Morgan's writing bridges technical precision with accessible insights, making arcane concepts approachable for both experts and lay readers alike. Beyond academia, he advises governments and international organizations, emphasizing the ethical dimensions of uncertainty in shaping a safer, more informed world.