Aafke Fraaije

Aafke Fraaije is a postdoctoral researcher at the Section Ethics & Philosophy of Technology, Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management, Delft University of Technology. Her work bridges art, ethics, and technology through interdisciplinary approaches to citizen engagement and responsible innovation.

• Institution: Delft University of Technology
• School: Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management
• Department: Section Ethics & Philosophy of Technology
• Academic Rank: Research Fellow

Research Interests:

• Ethics of human-nature-technology relationships
• Art-based methods for public engagement with technology
• Participatory futuring in smart city development
• Inclusive approaches to technology governance
• Communication frameworks in clinical and engineering contexts
• Critical analysis of responsible research and innovation (RRI)

Recent Research Trends: Her publications focus on using artistic practices (dance, theatre) to explore ethical implications of smart city technologies, developing frameworks for responsible innovation, and analyzing communication dynamics in high-stakes environments like surgery and robotics. Key themes include citizen participation in technological development, interdisciplinary methodologies, and ethical accountability across sectors.