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Adrienne de Ruiter serves as Assistant Professor in Philosophy and Humanism at the University of Humanistic Studies, bringing extensive interdisciplinary expertise from previous roles including postdoctoral research at the same institution and lecturing at the University of Newcastle. Her academic trajectory spans multiple continents and disciplines.
Her educational foundation includes:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Philosophy studies at Utrecht University
- Master in Middle East Studies (Leiden University)
- Master in Conflict Studies and Human Rights (Utrecht University)
- Master in Contemporary Philosophy (École Normale Supérieure, Paris)
- PhD research on refugee dehumanization (European University Institute, Florence)
Dr. de Ruiter's research critically examines humanity's conceptual boundaries through two major phases: historical analysis of refugee dehumanization and contemporary investigation of AI-driven identity challenges. Her work uniquely bridges continental and analytical philosophy with social sciences to address urgent questions about human recognition in technological societies. Current projects dissect how social AI platforms like Replika redefine fundamental human experiences of companionship and ethical responsibility.
She currently directs the NWO-funded 'Meet My Virtual Better Half' project exploring AI relationships, building on her established expertise in human rights frameworks. As a supervisor, she guides students through philosophy of technology inquiries while maintaining active connections to European academic networks developed through her multinational education and research career.
