Highlighted Labs and Researchers for NORA-HS PhD Students

At NORA-HS, we focus on the intersection of artificial intelligence and the social sciences and humanities. While our partner labs at HIDA offer a broad range of technical expertise, the following labs and researchers are particularly aligned with NORA-HS’s research themes and may be of special interest to PhD students exploring ethical, social, and philosophical dimensions of AI:


 

Prof. Dr. Sven Nyholm – AI Ethics

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LMU Munich, Faculty of Philosophy, Science Theory, and Religious Studies

Prof. Nyholm’s work focuses on the ethical implications of AI.

 

Prof. Dr. Bert Heinrichs – AI Ethics

Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ), Metaethics and Applied Ethics

Profile | Neuroethics & Ethics of AI Working Group

Prof. Heinrichs leads research on ethical challenges in AI and neuroethics.

 

Prof. Dr. Enkelejda Kasneci – Human-Centered AI

Technical University of Munich (TUM), Human-Centered Technology Lab

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Her research integrates AI with human-centered design and ethical considerations.

 

Dr. Charles Rathkopf – Computational Health and Ethics

Helmholtz Munich, Computational Health Center / Institute for Computational Biology

Profile | Institute webpage

Dr. Rathkopf works on topics in philosophy of science, philosophy of mind, and their intersection.

 

KIT – Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS)

Institute webpage

ITAS conducts interdisciplinary research on technology and society, including the ethical, social, and policy implications of AI systems

 

While PhD students can participate in any of HIDA’s technical labs, these highlighted researchers and labs provide targeted opportunities for work that aligns closely with NORA-HS’s mission of integrating AI with the social sciences and humanities.

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Published Feb. 6, 2026 11:09 AM - Last modified Feb. 6, 2026 11:09 AM