PhD defence

Jakob Stenseke defends his doctoral thesis, "How to build nice robots: Ethics from theory to machine implementation," at Lunds University. Click here for a link to the dissertation.  Click here for a link to the event page at Lund University.  Abstract This thesis investigates morality from a computational perspective by examining how machines can be […]

Andreas Brännström, defends his doctoral thesis "Formal methods for verification in human-agent interaction", at Umeå University. Abstract Formal verification is essential for ensuring that systems behave according to their mathematical specifications. However, applying formal verification to human-agent interactions presents unique challenges due to the dynamic nature of human mental states and behaviors. Unlike traditional verification tasks, […]

Maksymilian M. Kuźmicz, defends his doctoral thesis "Proactive Balancing: AI-driven Video-based Active Assisted Living Technologies and Balancing of Interests", at Stockholm University. Abstract This thesis aims to propose a method of balancing and identify appropriate legal tools of balancing in the context of AI-driven video-based Active Assisted Living (AAL) technologies. AAL represents a suite of […]

Charlotte Högberg defends her doctoral thesis, “Making Sense of Medical AI: The Making of AI Transparencies and Configuration of Expertise,” at Lund University (LTH). Click here for a link to the event page at Lund University. Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly researched and applied for medical knowledge discovery and to support or automate […]

Emil Häglund defends his doctoral thesis, Contextual Intelligence: Leveraging AI for Targeted Marketing, at Umeå University. Click here for a link to the event page at Umeå University Abstract As privacy concerns increase and regulation against tracking-based advertising tightens, contextual advertising, which targets ads based on webpage content rather than personal data, offers a compelling alternative. The […]

Katarzyna Söderlund defends her doctoral thesis, “AI Transparency in Trustworthy AI: From Metaphor to Governance Tool in EU Technology Regulation,” at Lund University (LTH). Abstract Transparency has emerged as a fundamental component of ethical AI guidelines around the world. In the European Union (EU), it is recognised as one of the core principles for fostering […]

Denitsa Saynova defends her doctoral thesis, “Fact and Ideology in the Machine: Modelling Knowledge and Belief in Neural Models from Text” on September 17 at Chalmers University of Technology. See event page. Abstract This thesis explores questions of knowledge, language, and neural network models. Motivated by an increasing need for insight into complex political and […]

Ziming Wang defends his doctoral thesis, “Multisensory Interactions with Biophilic Flying Robots” at Chalmers University of University. See event page. Abstract The relationship between nature and humanity has evolved throughout history and across technological epochs. This thesis advances the hypothesis that integrating natural characteristics into robot design can enrich human–computer interaction (HCI) by drawing on […]