About

Paul J. Welty, Ph.D.
Vice Provost for Academic Innovation, Emory University

Dr. Paul J. Welty is an interdisciplinary executive at the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and higher education. As Vice Provost for Academic Innovation at Emory University, he leads large-scale initiatives that integrate AI and emerging technologies to enhance learning, faculty development, and institutional strategy. His leadership has driven groundbreaking projects such as Emory's first faculty information and action system, innovative AI-driven workforce development programs, and the establishment of the Emory Center for AI Learning.

In addition to his role as Vice Provost, Dr. Welty serves as the Interim Executive Director of Emory Continuing Education (ECE), where he has reimagined professional learning through AI-enabled operations and strategic innovation. Under his leadership, ECE has launched workforce development initiatives, increased organizational productivity, and expanded access to technology-driven education.

A recognized thought leader on the implications of AI for education and work, Dr. Welty regularly contributes to public discourse through research, campus-wide initiatives, and invited talks. He recently served as an invited panelist at Simuvaction 2025, an international conference in Quebec City focused on "AI and Disparities on a Global Stage" and "The Future of Work in an AI Era." In May 2025, he delivered a keynote at the ACEN Learning Symposium on "AI at Work," offering strategic insights on how artificial intelligence is reshaping workplace dynamics.

Dr. Welty holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Emory University, with scholarly focus in ethics and phenomenology. His career spans technology consulting, academic leadership, and entrepreneurship. Across these domains, he continues to drive forward-looking initiatives that define the role of AI in organizational and educational transformation.

This blog explores the intersection of philosophy, technology, and the future of work. Through analysis that combines conceptual rigor with practical implementation experience, these posts examine how artificial intelligence transforms learning and professional development, the philosophical foundations of digital transformation, and strategic approaches to organizational change in the age of AI.