Emily Sullivan

Emily Sullivan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), where she joined in January 2025 as part of the prestigious Irène Curie Fellowship program. She contributes to the Philosophy and Ethics research group, advancing scholarship at the intersection of philosophy and technological systems.

Education:

• PhD in Philosophy, Fordham University, New York

Dr. Sullivan's research examines how modern technologies shape knowledge formation and epistemic practices, with particular emphasis on social media platforms, explanation algorithms, and decision-support frameworks. Her work bridges theoretical philosophy with real-world applications, exemplified by her development of models for Dutch ship inspection protocols that identify regulatory violation risks. She investigates the fundamental question 'How do we know what we know?' within contemporary digital contexts, analyzing how recommendation systems and automated decision tools influence belief formation and information access.

The Irène Curie Fellowship provided Dr. Sullivan with critical resources including immediate postdoctoral staffing capacity, dedicated mentoring, and professional coaching. This comprehensive support package facilitated her transition to TU/e despite competing opportunities, enabling rapid establishment of her research program. She actively leverages these resources to advance both her scholarly work and the fellowship's mission of fostering gender diversity in academic science.

Within the Philosophy and Ethics research group, Dr. Sullivan collaborates on interdisciplinary projects addressing technology's societal implications, contributing to TU/e's strategic focus on responsible innovation. Her presence strengthens the department's capacity to examine ethical dimensions of emerging technologies through rigorous philosophical analysis.