معرفی
Prof. Dr. Catrin Misselhorn serves as Professor of Philosophy at the University of Göttingen since 2019, focusing on theoretical philosophy, machine ethics, and human-AI interaction. She is Deputy Director of the Institute of Philosophy and a member of the supervisory board at KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology).
Education
- Studied at University of Tübingen and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1991-1998)
- PhD in Philosophy (2003) and Habilitation (2010) at University of Tübingen
- Feodor-Lynen Fellowship at Center of Affective Sciences (2007-2008)
Research Interests
Her work bridges machine ethics, philosophy of artificial intelligence, and human-machine interaction, with emphasis on moral agency in autonomous systems, empathy in AI, and ethical evaluation of technologies. She explores applications in geriatric care, autonomous weapons, and self-driving vehicles.
Recent Article Trends
Her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) highlight intersections between AI governance, robot empathy, and moral implementation. Topics span care robotics, autonomous weapons, AI-generated art, and ethics of language models.
Scientific Awards
- Feodor-Lynen Fellowship (2007-2008)
- Member, Niedersächsische Akademie der Wissenschaften (2024)
Academic Leadership
- Director of Institute of Philosophy (2012-2019), University of Stuttgart
- Current editorial roles and media engagements (ARD, Süddeutsche Zeitung, DWIH New York)
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