Mark Ryan

Dr. Mark Ryan is a Digital Ethics Researcher at Wageningen University & Research's Data Science & Innovation department, affiliated with the Wageningen Social & Economic Research division. Previously, he held a Postdoctoral position in the Department of Philosophy at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm. His research focuses on digital ethics, AI, and responsible innovation, with a particular emphasis on agriculture, smart cities, and healthcare robotics.

Education & Positions:

• Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Philosophy, KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Research Interests:

• AI Ethics in Agri-Food Systems
• Ethics of Robotics and Assistive Technologies
• Digital Ethics in Smart Cities
• Environmental and Food Ethics
• Responsible Innovation in Agriculture
• Policy Implications of Emerging Technologies

Key Projects:

• SHERPA Project (2018-2021, €3M): Addressing ethical, social, and human rights implications of AI and smart systems.
• MARIO Project (2015-2018, €4M): Investigating service robots to combat loneliness among dementia patients.

Awards & Recognition: None explicitly listed, though his work has garnered significant peer citations and interdisciplinary impact.

Grants & Advising:

• Led EU-funded H2020 projects on AI ethics and dementia care robotics.
• Collaborated with global institutions on digital governance frameworks.

Labs & Teams: Part of Wageningen's Data Science & Innovation team, focusing on ethical digital transformation in agriculture and food systems.