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Prof. Ronald Leenes is a Full Professor at Tilburg Law School and TILT, specializing in regulation by technology, privacy, and AI ethics. His research focuses on legal and ethical implications of emerging technologies like robotics and data-driven systems. He has held roles as principal investigator in EU projects such as Robolaw and A4Cloud, addressing accountability in cloud computing and AI regulation. His career spans academic leadership, including roles as associate and assistant professor at Tilburg and Twente Universities. Leenes has supervised over a dozen PhD students, contributing to fields like data protection, cybersecurity, and ethical AI. He actively engages in policy advisory roles, including memberships with SURF, SIVI, and SOONS. His work bridges law, technology, and public policy, with over 150 publications in journals and edited volumes on privacy, data governance, and techno-regulation.
- Education: PhD in Public Administration (University of Twente), Background in Artificial Intelligence and Law
- Research Interests: Privacy, Data Protection, Robotics Ethics, Cloud Computing, Regulatory Policy
- Key Projects: EU FP7 Robolaw (robotics ethics), A4Cloud (cloud accountability), INTERSCT (Internet of Secure Things)
- Awards/Honors: Extensive editorial contributions to data protection volumes, inaugural lecture on techno-regulation
Leenes' research highlights include analyzing Kenya’s GDPR alignment, certifying AI systems, and exploring privacy in virtual environments like Second Life. His current projects tackle cybersecurity, AI ethics, and regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies.
