Jason Millar

Dr. Jason Millar is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa's School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, with a cross-appointment to the Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts. He holds the Canada Research Chair in Ethical Engineering of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics and directs the Canadian Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Ethical Design Lab (CRAiEDL). His work focuses on integrating ethical thinking into engineering workflows, particularly in automated vehicles, healthcare robotics, and military robotics. He provides expert testimony on AI ethics at international forums like the United Nations and advises on policy for autonomous systems.

Education: Engineering Physics degree with prior engineering practice before transitioning to academic ethics research. His research emphasizes ethical frameworks for emerging technologies, including privacy preservation in automated systems and liability issues in advanced driver assistance systems.

Research Interests: Ethical engineering of AI/robotics, policy development for autonomous systems, human-robot trust dynamics, and societal impacts of automation. His work bridges engineering, philosophy, and law, advocating for interdisciplinary approaches to ethical technology design.

Scientific Awards: Canada Research Chair in Ethical Engineering of AI and Robotics (2015–present).

Advising & Grants: Advises on policy for autonomous vehicles and military robotics. Has secured grants for ethical AI design and public engagement initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Leads the CRAiEDL lab, exploring ethical design principles for robots and AI systems. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across engineering, philosophy, and legal disciplines.