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ESDiT Research Fellows

More than 60 researchers from the consortium partners are involved in the ESDiT program
as Research Fellow.

Prof. dr. Joel Anderson

Prof. dr. Joel Anderson

Professor of Moral Psychology and Social Philosophy
Utrecht University
ESDIT role(s): Advisor research lineManagement boardResearch fellow
Core line(s): Conceptual DisruptionHuman Nature, Agency & Autonomy
Affiliated line(s): New Methods for Ethics
Dr. Mandi Astola

Dr. Mandi Astola

Senior Researcher
Delft University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Art
Dr. Lotte Asveld

Dr. Lotte Asveld

Senior Researcher
Delft University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Nature & Sustainability
Affiliated line(s): New Methods for Ethics
Dr. Uğur Aytaç

Dr. Uğur Aytaç

Senior Researcher
Utrecht University
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Democracy, Justice & Solidarity
Bouke van Balen

Bouke van Balen

PhD candidate
Eindhoven University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): STEM
Affiliated line(s): Human Nature, Agency & Autonomy
Dr. Kathrin Bednar

Dr. Kathrin Bednar

Postdoctoral Researcher
Eindhoven University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): STEM
Affiliated line(s): Human Nature, Agency & Autonomy
Prof. dr. Vincent Blok

Prof. dr. Vincent Blok

Professor in Philosophy of Technology and Responsible Innovation
Wageningen University & Research
ESDIT role(s): Advisor research lineManagement boardResearch fellow
Core line(s): Nature & Sustainability
Affiliated line(s): Conceptual disruption
Dr. Caroline Bollen

Dr. Caroline Bollen

Postdoctoral Researcher
Eindhoven University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Coordinator research lineResearch fellow
Core line(s): STEM
Affiliated line(s): Wellbeing, Emotions & Health
Dr. Gunter Bombaerts

Dr. Gunter Bombaerts

Assistant Professor, Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences, Philosophy & Ethics
Eindhoven University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Intercultural Philosophy
Dr. Michel Bourban

Dr. Michel Bourban

Assistant Professor of Environmental Ethics
University of Twente
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Nature & Sustainability
Affiliated line(s): Democracy, Justice & Solidarity
Dr. Bernice Bovenkerk

Dr. Bernice Bovenkerk

Associate Professor of Environmental and Animal ethics
Wageningen University & Research
ESDIT role(s): Coordinator research lineResearch fellow
Core line(s): Nature & Sustainability
Affiliated line(s): Art
Prof. dr. Philip Brey

Prof. dr. Philip Brey

Professor of Philosophy of Technology
University of Twente
ESDIT role(s): Advisor research lineManagement boardResearch fellow
Core line(s): New Methods for Ethics
Affiliated line(s): Conceptual disruption
Kristy Claassen

Kristy Claassen

PhD candidate in Philosophy  of Technology
University of Twente
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Intercultural Philosophy
Affiliated line(s): Human Nature, Agency & Autonomy
Dr. Matthew Dennis

Dr. Matthew Dennis

Senior Researcher
Eindhoven University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): STEM
Affiliated line(s): Wellbeing, Emotions & Health
Prof. dr. Neelke Doorn

Prof. dr. Neelke Doorn

Professor of Ethics of Water Engineering
Delft University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): STEM
Affiliated line(s): Nature & Sustainability
Haizea Escribano Asensio

Haizea Escribano Asensio

PhD candidate
University of Twente
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): New Methods for Ethics
Dr. Aafke Fraaije

Dr. Aafke Fraaije

Postdoctoral Researcher
Delft University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Coordinator research lineResearch fellow
Core line(s): ArtDemocracy, Justice & Solidarity
Dr. Lily Frank

Dr. Lily Frank

Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Ethics
Eindhoven University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Coordinator research lineResearch fellow
Core line(s): Human Nature, Agency & Autonomy
Affiliated line(s): Conceptual disruption
Cindy Friedman

Cindy Friedman

PhD candidate 
Utrecht University
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Human Nature, Agency & Autonomy
Affiliated line(s): Intercultural Philosophy
Alessio Gerola

Alessio Gerola

PhD candidate in Ethics of Technology 
Wageningen University & Research
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Nature & Sustainability
Affiliated line(s): Intercultural Philosophy
Dr. Nolen Gertz

Dr. Nolen Gertz

Assistant Professor of Applied Philosophy
University of Twente
ESDIT role(s): Coordinator research lineResearch fellow
Core line(s): Human Nature, Agency & Autonomy
Affiliated line(s): Democracy, Justice & Solidarity
Dr. Janna van Grunsven

Dr. Janna van Grunsven

Assistant professor in Ethics and Philosophy of Technology
Delft University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Coordinator research lineResearch fellow
Core line(s): Wellbeing, Emotions & Health
Affiliated line(s): New Methods for Ethics
Arthur Gwagwa

Arthur Gwagwa

PhD candidate
Utrecht University
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Democracy, Justice & SolidarityIntercultural Philosophy
Dr. Adam Henschke

Dr. Adam Henschke

Associate Professor of Philosophy
University of Twente
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Democracy, Justice & Solidarity
Affiliated line(s): Human Nature, Agency & Autonomy
Dr. Julia Hermann

Dr. Julia Hermann

Assistant Professor in Philosophy and Ethics of Technology
University of Twente
ESDIT role(s): Advisor research lineManagement boardResearch fellow
Core line(s): ArtConceptual DisruptionIntercultural PhilosophySTEMWellbeing, Emotions & Health
Affiliated line(s): Human Nature, Agency & Autonomy
Robin Hillenbrink

Robin Hillenbrink

PhD candidate
University of Twente
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Conceptual Disruption
Affiliated line(s): New Methods for Ethics
Dr. Jeroen Hopster

Dr. Jeroen Hopster

Assistant Professor
Utrecht University
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Conceptual Disruption
Affiliated line(s): Nature & Sustainability
Dr. Giles Howdle

Dr. Giles Howdle

Postdoctoral Researcher
Utrecht University
ESDIT role(s): Coordinator research lineResearch fellow
Core line(s): New Methods for Ethics
Affiliated line(s): Conceptual disruption
Dr. Patrik Hummel

Dr. Patrik Hummel

Assistant Professor in Philosophy & Ethics
Eindhoven University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Coordinator research lineResearch fellow
Core line(s): Democracy, Justice & Solidarity
Affiliated line(s): Conceptual disruption
Dr. James Hutton

Dr. James Hutton

Senior Researcher
Delft University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Nature & Sustainability
Affiliated line(s): Conceptual disruption
Prof. dr. Wijnand IJsselsteijn

Prof. dr. Wijnand IJsselsteijn

Professor of Cognition and Affect in Human-Technology Interaction
Eindhoven University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Advisor research lineManagement boardResearch fellow
Core line(s): ArtSTEMWellbeing, Emotions & Health
Benjamin Jabold

Benjamin Jabold

PhD candidate
University of Twente
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Conceptual Disruption
Dr. Naomi Jacobs

Dr. Naomi Jacobs

Assistant Professor in Bioethics
University of Twente
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): New Methods for Ethics
Affiliated line(s): Wellbeing, Emotions & Health
Kaush Kalidindi

Kaush Kalidindi

PhD candidate
Eindhoven University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): STEM
Affiliated line(s): Art
Dr. Michael Klenk

Dr. Michael Klenk

Assistant Professor of Ethics of Technology
Delft University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Conceptual Disruption
Anna Kononova

Anna Kononova

Senior Researcher
Universiteit Leiden
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): STEM
Emma Kopeinigg

Emma Kopeinigg

PhD candidate
Utrecht University
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Conceptual Disruption
Affiliated line(s): Intercultural PhilosophyWellbeing, Emotions & Health
Christa Laurens

Christa Laurens

PhD candidate
Wageningen University & Research
Core line(s): Nature & Sustainability
Affiliated line(s): Human Nature, Agency & AutonomyNew Methods for Ethics
Dr. Dominic Lenzi

Dr. Dominic Lenzi

Assistant Professor in Environmental Philosophy
University of Twente
ESDIT role(s): Coordinator research lineResearch fellow
Core line(s): Nature & Sustainability
Affiliated line(s): Democracy, Justice & Solidarity
Kritika Maheshwari

Kritika Maheshwari

Senior Researcher
Delft University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Democracy, Justice & Solidarity
Affiliated line(s): Intercultural Philosophy
Samuela Marchiori

Samuela Marchiori

PhD Candidate
Delft University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Conceptual Disruption
Affiliated line(s): New Methods for Ethics
Dr. Lavinia Marin

Dr. Lavinia Marin

Assistant Professor in Ethics and Philosophy
Delft University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Human Nature, Agency & Autonomy
Affiliated line(s): Wellbeing, Emotions & Health
Dr. Uwe Matzat

Dr. Uwe Matzat

Assistant Professor of Sociology
Eindhoven University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Democracy, Justice & Solidarity
Affiliated line(s): Wellbeing, Emotions & Health
Karen Moesker

Karen Moesker

PhD candidate
Delft University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): STEM
Affiliated line(s): New Methods for Ethics
Dr. Philip Nickel

Dr. Philip Nickel

Associate Professor of Philosophy and Ethics
Eindhoven University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Democracy, Justice & Solidarity
Affiliated line(s): Conceptual disruption
Dr. Elizabeth O’Neill

Dr. Elizabeth O’Neill

Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Ethics
Eindhoven University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Coordinator research lineResearch fellow
Core line(s): New Methods for Ethics
Affiliated line(s): Democracy, Justice & Solidarity
Anna van Oosterzee

Anna van Oosterzee

PhD candidate
Utrecht University
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Wellbeing, Emotions & Health
Affiliated line(s): STEM
Elisa Paiusco

Elisa Paiusco

PhD candidate in Philosophy  of Technology
University of Twente
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Nature & Sustainability
Affiliated line(s): STEM
Dr. Giulia Perugia

Dr. Giulia Perugia

Assistant Professor in Human Technology Interaction
Eindhoven University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Human Nature, Agency & Autonomy
Affiliated line(s): Wellbeing, Emotions & Health
Dr. Udo Pesch

Dr. Udo Pesch

Associate Professor in Ethics of Technology
Delft University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Nature & Sustainability
Affiliated line(s): Democracy, Justice & Solidarity
Prof. dr. ir. Ibo van de Poel

Prof. dr. ir. Ibo van de Poel

Professor in Ethics and Technology
Delft University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Advisor research lineManagement boardResearch fellow
Core line(s): Conceptual Disruption
Affiliated line(s): STEM
Dr. Luca Possati

Dr. Luca Possati

Senior Researcher
University of Twente
ESDIT role(s): Coordinator research lineResearch fellow
Core line(s): Human Nature, Agency & Autonomy
Affiliated line(s): Intercultural Philosophy
Giovanni Prins

Giovanni Prins

PhD candidate
University of Twente
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): New Methods for Ethics
Dr. Carina Prunkl

Dr. Carina Prunkl

Assistant Professor for Ethics of Technology
Utrecht University
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Human Nature, Agency & Autonomy
Affiliated line(s): New Methods for Ethics
Roxanne van der Puil

Roxanne van der Puil

PhD candidate 
Eindhoven University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Democracy, Justice & Solidarity
Affiliated line(s): Conceptual disruption
Dr. Anna Puzio

Dr. Anna Puzio

Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Twente
ESDIT role(s): Coordinator research lineResearch fellow
Core line(s): Conceptual Disruption
Affiliated line(s): Democracy, Justice & SolidarityIntercultural Philosophy
Ing. Patricia Reyes Benavides

Ing. Patricia Reyes Benavides

PhD candidate in Philosophy  of Technology
University of Twente
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): ArtIntercultural Philosophy
Affiliated line(s): Nature & Sustainability
Julia Rijssenbeek

Julia Rijssenbeek

PhD candidate in Ethics of Technology
Wageningen University & Research
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Nature & Sustainability
Affiliated line(s): Art
Dr. Zoë Robaey

Dr. Zoë Robaey

Assistant Professor in Ethics of Technology
Wageningen University & Research
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): STEM
Affiliated line(s): New Methods for Ethics
Prof. dr. Ingrid Robeyns

Prof. dr. Ingrid Robeyns

Professor in Ethics of Institutions
Utrecht University
ESDIT role(s): Advisor research lineResearch fellow
Core line(s): Intercultural Philosophy
Affiliated line(s): Democracy, Justice & Solidarity
Prof. dr. Sabine Roeser

Prof. dr. Sabine Roeser

Professor of Ethics
Delft University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Advisor research lineManagement boardResearch fellow
Core line(s): Wellbeing, Emotions & Health
Affiliated line(s): Art
Prof. dr. Lambèr Royakkers

Prof. dr. Lambèr Royakkers

Professor Ethics of the Digital Society
Eindhoven University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Democracy, Justice & Solidarity
Affiliated line(s): Conceptual disruption
Dr. Andreas Spahn

Dr. Andreas Spahn

Associate Professor of Philosophy & Ethics
Eindhoven University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Advisor research lineManagement boardResearch fellow
Core line(s): Democracy, Justice & Solidarity
Affiliated line(s): Intercultural Philosophy
Joseph  Sta. Maria

Joseph Sta. Maria

PhD candidate on Confucianism and Ethics of Technology
Delft University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Intercultural Philosophy
Affiliated line(s): Wellbeing, Emotions & Health
Dr. Emily Sullivan

Dr. Emily Sullivan

Assistant Professor of Philosophy of Science
Utrecht University
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): STEM
Affiliated line(s): New Methods for Ethics
Prof. dr. ir. Behnam Taebi

Prof. dr. ir. Behnam Taebi

Professor of Energy & Climate Ethics
Delft University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Nature & Sustainability
Affiliated line(s): New Methods for Ethics
Prof. dr. Marcel Verweij

Prof. dr. Marcel Verweij

Professor of Philosophical Ethics
Utrecht University
ESDIT role(s): Advisor research lineManagement boardResearch fellow
Core line(s): Democracy, Justice & Solidarity
Affiliated line(s): Wellbeing, Emotions & Health
Dr. Juri Viehoff

Dr. Juri Viehoff

Senior Researcher
Utrecht University
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Democracy, Justice & Solidarity
Affiliated line(s): Conceptual disruption
Dr. Christopher Wareham

Dr. Christopher Wareham

Assistant Professor at the Ethics Institute
Utrecht University
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Wellbeing, Emotions & Health
Affiliated line(s): Intercultural Philosophy
Dr. Sander Werkhoven

Dr. Sander Werkhoven

Assistant Professor at the Ethics Institute
Utrecht University
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Wellbeing, Emotions & Health
Affiliated line(s): Human Nature, Agency & Autonomy
Dr. Lucie White

Dr. Lucie White

Assistant Professor
Utrecht University
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Wellbeing, Emotions & Health
Aliah Yacoub

Aliah Yacoub

PhD candidate
Utrecht University
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Conceptual Disruption
Affiliated line(s): Democracy, Justice & Solidarity
Sing Yuen

Sing Yuen

PhD candidate
Delft University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): Intercultural Philosophy
Affiliated line(s): Human Nature, Agency & Autonomy
Dr. Linghan Zhang

Dr. Linghan Zhang

Assistant Professor in Human-Technology Interaction
Eindhoven University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Research fellow
Core line(s): STEM
Affiliated line(s): Wellbeing, Emotions & Health
Dr. Elena Ziliotti

Dr. Elena Ziliotti

Assistant Professor of Ethics and Political Philosophy
Delft University of Technology
ESDIT role(s): Coordinator research lineResearch fellow
Core line(s): Intercultural Philosophy