Simone Casiraghi

Simone Casiraghi is a postdoctoral researcher at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), affiliated with the 'Law, Science, Technology & Society' department. His work focuses on the intersection of law, ethics, and technology, particularly within European Union frameworks. He holds a Master's in Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society from the University of Twente and a Bachelor's in Philosophy from Vita-Salute San Raffaele University.

• Role: Researcher specializing in AI ethics, data protection, and EU regulatory policies
• Affiliations: VUB, Metajuridica research group

His research interests include AI governance, digital ethics, data protection impact assessments, and the ethical implications of border control technologies. He has contributed to projects such as 'Data4Food2030' and 'ALTEP-DP', investigating regulatory challenges in AI and data-driven systems. Casiraghi has published extensively on topics like EU AI ethics frameworks, privacy law, and the institutionalization of ethics in technology governance.

Recent articles highlight his work on AI ethics institutionalization, EU regulatory policy, and the governance of emerging technologies. He has received the EURA Young Scholars Prize (2021) and a grant for international academic participation (2024). His work emphasizes balancing technological innovation with legal and ethical considerations, particularly in cross-border contexts and digital constitutionalism.