Mark Coeckelbergh

Mark Coeckelbergh is a Full Professor of Philosophy of Media and Technology at the University of Vienna. He is a leading scholar in AI ethics, robot ethics, and political philosophy, with affiliations at the Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Academy of Sciences and WASP-HS/Uppsala University. His work bridges technology ethics, democracy, and environmental philosophy.

• PhD from the University of Birmingham
• Former President of the Society for Philosophy and Technology (SPT)
• Member of the European Commission's AI High-Level Expert Group

Research Interests include ethical implications of AI, robotic companions, epistemic agency in digital systems, and climate justice. He explores intersections between technology, politics, and human existence.

Publications span Robot Ethics, Why AI Undermines Democracy, and Digital Technologies, Temporality, focusing on AI's societal impact, democratic erosion, and environmental ethics.

Scientific Awards:

• Finalist, World Technology Award 2017

Projects include Horizon Europe's ERA Chair, WWTF Democracy grants, and EU COST Action on wearable robots. He leads initiatives like 4TU.Ethics & Technology and advises on AI policy.