Tobias Blanke

Professor Tobias Blanke is a leading scholar at the University of Amsterdam and the Institute for Logic, Language, and Computation, with additional affiliation as Visiting Professor of Social and Cultural Informatics at King’s College London. His work bridges artificial intelligence and humanities disciplines.

• PhD in Computer Science and Political Philosophy
• Director of DARIAH (2012–2016)
• Head of Digital Humanities Department at KCL (2016–2019)

Blanke’s research focuses on artificial intelligence and big data applications within the human sciences, emphasizing ethical implications such as:

• Predictive policing systems
• Algorithmic othering
• Platform monopolization
• Computational genealogy
• XML retrieval frameworks

His recent publications demonstrate increasing interdisciplinary collaboration in digital humanities, with key partnerships at the Open Data Institute, TacticalTech, and British Library. While no formal awards are listed in available materials, his leadership in infrastructural projects like the European Holocaust Research Infrastructure highlights significant contributions to the field.

Blanke maintains active teaching and research roles, leading initiatives like the International Artificial Intelligence PhD Academy courses for social sciences. His technical expertise spans:

• XML retrieval systems
• NoSQL database applications
• Algorithmic governmentality
• Digital publishing frameworks