Claudia Roda

Claudia Roda is a Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Master’s program in Human Rights and Data Science at The American University of Paris (AUP). She co-founded the Technology and Cognition Lab and the Working Group on Human Rights and Digital Technology, and holds the UNESCO Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights with Prof. Perry. Her research focuses on digital technology’s impact on human behavior and social structures, including attention computing and multi-agent systems.

Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science from the University of Pisa, Italy; Master’s and PhD in Engineering from the University of London (Queen Mary and Westfield College). She has held leadership roles including Director of the Division of Arts and Science (2008–2011), Director of AUP’s collaboration with The New School (2010–2013), and Dean (2015–2018).

Research interests include ethical AI, privacy by design, and the societal implications of digital technologies. Recent publications address AI governance, mental privacy, and regulatory frameworks. She has been awarded the AUP Board of Trustee Award for Research (2007), the Provost Award for Innovation (2021), and the Graduate Student Government Award (2023).

Grants and collaborations include the €781K GaSP project (2015–2018) and the €1.1M PRIPARE project (2013–2015). She frequently speaks at global conferences on AI ethics, privacy, and human rights, including UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week (2024) and AI Governance Global (2024).

Labs/Teams: Technology and Cognition Lab, UNESCO Chair collaboration, and the Working Group on Human Rights and Digital Technology. Current projects include exploring AI regulations and privacy challenges in digital environments.