Sabine Winters

Sabine Winters is a PhD Candidate and Researcher at Utrecht University's History and Philosophy of Science department within the Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on the epistemic role of imagination in space science and exploration, particularly addressing ethical, political, and social implications of space missions. Supervised by Dr. Guido Bacciagaluppi, Dr. Mike Stuart, and Dr. Jai Grover, her work bridges philosophy with practical space science challenges.

Key research areas include biomimethics, space debris policy, and AI's impact on artistic meaning. She has published on topics like Rawlsian perspectives in space governance and the ethical dimensions of biomimetic technologies. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates philosophy with contemporary scientific practices to address emerging societal challenges.

Publications include analyses of imagination in space science (Junkyard of the Mind), AI-driven creativity (ArtEZ Press), and space policy frameworks (Crime, Criminal Justice & Ethics in Outer Space). Current projects advocate for clearer ethical frameworks in space exploration while exploring how scientific imagination shapes technological innovation.