Regularly publishes and presents on topics related to data, AI, devices, policy, regulation, and public values in relation to digital technologies. Specific publications are not detailed in the provided content.
Research Experience
Previously worked as a principal consultant in AI and data policy & strategy for Technopolis Group Belgium and as a senior scientist for TNO, the Netherlands. He has been involved in various European projects related to digitization, including H2020 and HEU, and has provided policy options and analysis for STOA, JRC, and several Dutch ministries. His recent focus areas have included AI regulation and sandboxing, standardization in data and information infrastructures, and developing services and guidelines for data spaces.
Education
Holds a PhD in Science and Technology Studies from the University of Twente (NL), an MA in Media Studies from the University of Amsterdam (NL), and a BSc in Industrial Design from Eindhoven University (NL). He was a visiting scholar at the Management School of St. Andrews University, Scotland in 2017.
Background
Currently works as a project coordinator for a large Horizon Europe Research and Innovation project, focusing on AI, data, and robotics for industry. His research interests include societal and organizational embedding of ICT innovations such as AI, SSI, digital identity, data governance, data protection impact assessments, data spaces, and the social and ethical impacts of new digital technologies in both public and private sectors. He has over 10 years of combined academic and applied research experience in the fields of policy and regulation of digital technologies, science and technology studies, and ELSA methods.
Miscellany
Other personal interests and hobbies are not mentioned in the provided information.