Dr. Mirela Oliva is a tenured Professor of Philosophy at the University of St. Thomas. She was a visiting professor and researcher at Harvard University, the University of Oxford, the University of Cagliari, and the University of Vienna. She published a book on mental language and divine mind, and is currently writing a book on the meaning of life. Her teaching blends philosophy, economics, and science. She is a member of the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST).