The 4TU.Centre for Ethics and Technology brings together researchers working on the ethical and societal dimensions of science and technology. While most members are based at universities, some also hold positions in industry or collaborate closely with industry partners. These roles provide opportunities to connect academic research with the practical challenges of developing, implementing, and governing new technologies.
Several members contribute to ethical reflection and responsible innovation from within industry itself. Through their professional activities, they help bring ethical perspectives into discussions about technology development, organisational decision-making, and innovation practices. Engin Bozdag, for example, has worked for Uber as Sr Manager Privacy Architecture & AI and will hold the same position at Airbnb starting from August 24, 2026.
Members are also involved in broader innovation ecosystems that bring together academic researchers and societal stakeholders. At the University of Twente researchers from the philosophy and ethics community contribute to activities within the DesignLab, which facilitates collaboration between researchers and industry on societal and technological challenges.
Contact
For more information about collaboration with 4TU.Ethics, please contact our members individually or one of our coordinators at info@ethicsandtechnology.eu