Andy Sanchez

Dr. Andy Sanchez is a Senior Researcher in Human-Centric Digitalisation at Erasmus University Rotterdam, affiliated with the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication and the Department of Media and Communication. He leads the Horizon Europe SEISMIC initiative and supervises the ENERGENIUS project on digital tools for energy transition. He also contributes to Sectorplan SSH-Breed, focusing on digitalization's impact on work and entrepreneurship.

Education:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Cornell University (2016–2022)
• Master in Creative Writing in Fiction, New York University (2014–2016)
• Bachelor in Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University (2009–2013)

His research centers on the societal implications of digital technologies, particularly in the areas of artificial intelligence, digital literacy, science policy, and democracy. His work emphasizes human rights, worker wellbeing, and public understanding of technology. He has co-developed interactive public exhibitions that toured across four European countries, engaging over 2,200 residents in discussions about digital democracy.

Dr. Sanchez contributes to policy discourse as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Science Policy & Governance, where he supports early-career researchers in translating scientific insights into policy. His expertise aligns with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially those related to quality education, decent work, and responsible innovation.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:

• Award-winning exhibition on digitisation and democracy

He has supervised research initiatives and advised policy bodies, including the European Commission and the Center for AI and Digital Policy. His interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering, humanities, and public policy, enabling impactful research translation. He has not published any listed articles in the provided text, but his leadership in large-scale collaborative projects suggests active scholarly output.

Dr. Sanchez is also involved in labs and research ecosystems including the Sustainable Media Lab at Inholland University and the AI Futures Lab at TU Delft, fostering cross-institutional collaboration on ethical and societal aspects of AI.