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Carlos Zednik is an Assistant Professor for Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence at Eindhoven University of Technology. He holds a PhD from Indiana University Bloomington (2011), an MA in Philosophy of Mind from the University of Warwick, and a BA in Computer Science and Philosophy from Cornell University.
- Areas of Specialization: Philosophy of Mind, Cognitive Science, Artificial Intelligence
- Current Projects: alignAI (Horizon Europe MSCA), ROBUST (NWO Long Term Program), Cognitive Models as Surrogate Models for XAI (EAISI)
His research explores metascientific questions about explanation, reduction, modeling, and mechanistic analysis in cognitive science, with a focus on neuroscience and artificial intelligence. He investigates how explainable AI systems can address the black box problem while promoting trustworthy technologies.
Key publication trends include: 1) Explainable AI applications in healthcare and autonomous systems; 2) Philosophical analysis of mechanistic explanations; 3) Integration of cognitive modeling with machine learning; 4) Ethical implications of AI transparency.
- Scientific Awards: StandICT Fellowship (2023) for ISO/IEC TS 6254 standardization
- Leadership: Director of Eindhoven Center for Philosophy of AI
- Editorial: Associate Editor for Philosophy and the Mind Sciences
As an educator, Zednik teaches courses on AI ethics, decision theory, and philosophy of mind at Eindhoven University. He supervises PhD students working on language model epistemology, intelligent machine ethics, and cognitive modeling applications in AI.
He leads international collaborations through the DFG-funded GeSiMEx project (2019-2022) and participates in ISO/IEC SC42 standardization efforts. His lab integrates philosophical analysis with technical AI research, particularly in self-driving car applications and deep learning alignment.
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