Markus Christen

Markus Christen is a researcher and Managing Director of the Digital Society Initiative at the University of Zurich, where he leads the Digital Ethics Lab within the Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine. His work bridges empirical ethics, neuroethics, and ICT ethics with a focus on data analysis methodologies.

• Affiliation: University of Zurich (Faculty of Medicine)
• Role: Managing Director of the Digital Society Initiative
• Lab: Digital Ethics Lab

Christen’s research explores ethical challenges in AI, cybersecurity, and digital health. He investigates value conflicts in technology design, moral sensitivity training through serious games, and human-AI accountability frameworks. His recent publications address digital twins in medicine, AI accessibility for disabled students, and cross-cultural responsibility gaps in AI systems.

Key trends in his work include:

• Empirical ethics applied to AI and cybersecurity
• Neuroethical dimensions of technology
• Responsible AI integration in education and healthcare
• Data privacy and fairness in insurance
• Cross-cultural ethical assessments

Christen’s lab develops frameworks for value-sensitive design and human-AI collaboration, with projects like "Responsible AI in practice" and "DSI AI-WEEK."