Joris Hulstijn

Dr. Joris Hulstijn is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science, Department of Software Production. His research focuses on Responsible AI, AI and Law, cybersecurity, and regulatory supervision. He teaches in the Information Sciences (BSc) and Business Informatics (MSc) programs, coordinating master's theses in Business Informatics. His work addresses accountability in AI systems, ethical implications of government IT, and IT audit automation. He leads the Software Ecosystem Security lab with colleagues Kate Labunets and Slinger Jansen. Key research themes include Governing the Digital Society and Human-Centered AI.

Recent publications (2023-2024) explore computational accountability, explainable AI for illiterate users, automated phishing detection, and ethical decision frameworks in AI. His work bridges technical systems with legal and societal governance, emphasizing transparency and compliance in digital ecosystems.