Pilar Dellunde

Pilar Dellunde is a Full Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), specializing in the intersection of logic, artificial intelligence, and philosophical inquiry. Her work bridges theoretical foundations with real-world AI applications.

Education:

• Ph.D. (Doctorat) from Universitat de Barcelona (UB), 1996
• Llicenciat from Universitat de Barcelona (UB), 1988

Her research spans computational logic frameworks including modal, substructural, and fuzzy logics, with significant contributions to explainable AI and probabilistic argumentation systems. She investigates how logical structures can enhance AI transparency and address societal challenges like algorithmic bias and accessibility for people with disabilities. Her fingerprint analysis reveals strong connections between Horn clauses, global similarity metrics, and art style recognition.

Recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward ethically grounded AI development, with increasing focus on human-machine integration, social robotics for vulnerable populations, and value-based design of intelligent systems. This evolution reflects her commitment to aligning technical AI advancements with philosophical and social considerations.

She actively supervises PhD research in logics for AI, probabilistic argumentation frameworks, and explainable AI. Her current grant portfolio includes:

• ENGEENIRING CARE IN NURSING HOMES: ROBOTS MEET OLDER PEOPLE (2023-2026)
• Cátedra UAB-Cruilla de Inteligencia Artificial en Música y Artes (2023-2026)
• MOSAIC: Modal logics project (2021-2026)
• AppPhil: Applied Philosophy for Social Network Apps (2018-2021)
• Syntax Meets Semantics: Substructural logics (2016-2019)

Dellunde maintains an active interdisciplinary presence through UAB's research ecosystem, collaborating across computer science, philosophy, and social sciences to develop human-centered AI solutions with societal impact.