Rinie van Est

Rinie van Est is a Full Professor at the Eindhoven University of Technology, holding the chair of Technology Assessment and Governance since 2019. He is also a long-standing researcher at the Rathenau Instituut, focusing on societal and ethical implications of science and technology. His work bridges academia, government, and civil society, with expertise in technology assessment, governance, and public engagement.

• Education: Applied Physics (Eindhoven University), Political Science (University of Amsterdam), PhD in Physics (1999).
• Research Interests: Energy transition, digital transition, AI governance, synthetic biology, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Recent Publications: Analyzed AI sustainability, technological citizenship, and democratic governance in digitized societies.
• External Roles: Member of Eindhoven's Ethics Committee and Brainport Smart District advisory board.

His recent articles highlight AI governance, ethical digitization, and aligning technological innovation with public values. He actively contributes to EU and international policy debates through consultancy and media engagement.