Gustaaf Cornelis

Gustaaf Cornelis serves as a Lecturer at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) within the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy, actively affiliated with the Multidisciplinary Institute for Teacher Training, Leo Apostel Center, and Secular Studies Association. His work bridges philosophical inquiry with contemporary educational challenges, particularly focusing on the ethical integration of emerging technologies in academic settings.

His academic credentials include:

• Educational Professionalization in Academic Teaching (VUB, 2015-2016)
• Specialized training in Student Fear of Failure Guidance (VUB, 2019)

Dr. Cornelis specializes in the philosophy of science and educational ethics, with significant contributions to understanding science integrity frameworks and cosmological philosophy. His research examines how discursive methods transform philosophical pedagogy, particularly through secular studies and historical analysis of scientific practices. Recent work critically engages with AI's impact on academic integrity, positioning him at the forefront of educational technology ethics debates.

His publication trends reveal a decisive shift toward practical applications of philosophical frameworks in digital education, with generative AI becoming a dominant research vector since 2023. This focus manifests in analyses of ChatGPT's impact on thesis writing, ethical committee efficacy, and the pedagogical potential of unconventional learning spaces like cemeteries.

Key recognitions include:

• Czech Science Foundation Fellowship (2014)
• Prijs voor Wetenschappelijk Werk (1997)

He has supervised master's theses on antiracism legislation, biodiversity ethics, and civic education models while securing grants for scientific archive preservation (FWOAL161 project, 2000-2003) and academic conference organization. His public engagement spans 201 documented activities including AI-education workshops, school interventions on gifted students, and media commentary on research integrity crises.

As co-director of the Leo Apostel Center's Secular Studies initiatives, he develops frameworks for worldview-neutral dialogue in educational contexts while contributing to VUB's teacher training curriculum on AI-proof course design.