Svenja Wiertz

Svenja Wiertz is a Research and Teaching Assistant at the University College Freiburg and a Research Assistant at the Department of Medical Ethics and the History of Medicine, University of Freiburg. She holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Düsseldorf and contributes to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of ethics, medicine, and digital technologies.

Education:

• Dr. phil. in Philosophy, University of Düsseldorf (2019)
• Master of Arts in Philosophy, University of Düsseldorf (2013)
• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and English, University of Düsseldorf (2011)
• Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies, University of Bonn (2007)

Her research centers on medical ethics, data ethics in digital health, and the ethics of human-robot interaction. She critically examines consent models in health data research, exploring solidarity, temporal dimensions, and practical implementation. Her work also investigates interpersonal values—trust, friendship, compassion—within digital and technological contexts, including media portrayals and robotic companionship.

The analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on ethical frameworks for digital health, particularly consent and data governance. She integrates philosophical rigor with empirical and normative methods, contributing to debates in public health ethics, AI ethics, and the human dimensions of technology. Her interdisciplinary approach spans philosophy, medicine, and science and technology studies.

Scientific Contributions and Projects:

• Co-Coordinator, IUSTUF-DIMA project (Digital Interdisciplinary Mini Academy for students in Ukraine)
• Former member, DaDuHealth project on ethical, legal, and social implications of health data use (2020–2023)

Svenja Wiertz is actively involved in teaching, notably in the foundational course Students and Other Knowers in Context. While no formal advisees are listed, her role involves mentoring students through teaching and project supervision. She has not received any explicitly mentioned awards or fellowships. Her scholarly output demonstrates a commitment to advancing ethical discourse in emerging technological and medical landscapes.

Laboratories and Research Teams: She is affiliated with the Professorship in Science and Technology Studies at University College Freiburg and the Department of Medical Ethics and the History of Medicine at the University of Freiburg, contributing to interdisciplinary research teams focused on ethics in science, technology, and medicine.