Emma Beauxis-Aussalet, Prof. Dr.

Emma Beauxis-Aussalet is an Assistant Professor of ethical computing at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where she investigates the means to make AI systems that are safe, fair, and transparent -- for example by modeling their errors and bias. She is also the co-manager of the Civic AI Lab, which investigates the ethical issues of AI for public services, in collaboration with the city of Amsterdam, and the Dutch ministry of interior affairs.

Emma obtained her doctorate at Utrecht University with a dissertation on AI bias, for her work at the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI). She also holds a Master in Computer Science, a Master in Communication, a Bachelor in Graphic Design and a Bachelor in Web Technology and Marketing. Before becoming a researcher, she acquired multidisciplinary expertise in the industry as a designer, R&D engineer, data specialist, and project leader.

Emma’s research has developped computational methods, statistics, user interfaces and data visualizations that enable fair and transparent AI systems. For her achievements in this field, she was named one of the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics in 2021. She also received the 3rd WomENcourage Prize in 2021 for her contributions to the development of AI literacy and bias awareness in lectures and workshops.

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Email: e.m.a.l.beauxisaussalet@vu.nl