Johnston’s research focuses on policy informatics, the study of how computational and communication technology is leveraged to specifically understand and address complex public policy and administration problems.

Phil’s international career and leadership experience has spanned the fields of system dynamics, 3D analytic and visualization systems, management consulting and urban design.

Chief Digital Officer, City of Rotterdam | Professor of Practice, Thunderbird School of Global Management | Former Digitization Leader at Cisco | Author of "A New Digital Deal"