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Dr. Paul de Laat is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, affiliated with the Bernoulli Institute. His expertise spans Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society, with a focus on strategic R&D alliances, trust mechanisms in digital spaces, and intellectual property rights in software. He teaches informatics, mathematics, and philosophy students, integrating theoretical and applied perspectives.
His research examines how procedural and substantive commitments foster trust in business collaborations and cyberspace. Notable projects include analyzing virtual intermediaries for cybersecurity trust, and evolving software intellectual property norms. He contributes to journals like Philosophy and Technology and Ethics and Information Technology, addressing AI ethics, algorithmic transparency, and open-source governance.
Dr. de Laat holds a PhD in Sociology (1990) from Groningen University, originally trained as a theoretical physicist. His work bridges organizational sociology, philosophy, and technical systems, emphasizing interdisciplinary solutions to societal challenges. Current research trends include corporate responsibility in AI and Foucauldian critiques of algorithmic power.
Professional activities include editorial work for the Social Epistemology Review and Reply Collective and conference participation in social informatics. No specific grants or awards are highlighted, though his extensive publication record reflects sustained academic engagement since the 1990s.
