C.C.S. Liem

Dr. ir. Cynthia C.S. Liem is an Associate Professor in the Multimedia Computing department at Delft University of Technology, specializing in ethical and reliable AI frameworks. Her work bridges machine learning, human-computer interaction, and societal impact.

• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• Department: Multimedia Computing
• School: Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Liem’s research focuses on Explainable AI, Algorithmic Transparency, and AI Ethics, emphasizing fairness in machine learning and societal implications of autonomous systems. Recent publications explore adversarial testing, energy-constrained counterfactuals, and critiques of unscientific AGI claims.

Her most recent articles highlight trends in autonomous vehicle testing, AI explainability, and ethical algorithmic design, leveraging techniques like conformal prediction and differential evolution.

• Scientific Awards:
  • SBFT 2023 Best Paper Award
  • TU Delft Education Fellow
  • WWW 2018 Challenge Winner
  • 2024 Women in AI Netherlands Diversity Leader Award

Liem serves as an advisor for DUO’s research ethics audits and frequently contributes to public discourse on AI’s societal role, appearing in national media outlets like Delta and Trouw. She also leads datasets on music representation learning and algorithmic recourse.