Eva Weber-Guskar

Eva Weber-Guskar is Professor of Ethics and Philosophy of Emotions at Ruhr University Bochum's Institute of Philosophy I, where she held a Heisenberg Professorship from 2019 to 2024. Her work bridges normative and applied ethics, with a focus on the ethics of digitization, affective computing, and the temporality of emotions.

• PhD (2007) and Habilitation (2015) in Philosophy
• Visiting Scholar at New York University (2011)
• Principal Investigator in INTERACT! (2021–2024) and Bildersturm projects

Her research explores how emotional AI systems challenge human identity and well-being, alongside temporal dimensions of the good life. Recent work in affective computing emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and practical societal implications.

Scientific Awards:

• Tractatus Prize for Philosophical Essays 2025
• DFG Research Grant (2011)

She co-founded PhilPublica for public philosophy outreach and serves as Associate Editor for the International Journal of Social Robotics. Her leadership in projects like EMAC Workshops and the DFG network on Practical Ethics further highlights her interdisciplinary engagement.