Dr Ewa Luger, a Horizon CDT alumna from our first cohort, earned her PhD in 2014 and has since become a leading expert in artificial intelligence (AI) and data ethics, achieving the rank of full professor at the University of Edinburgh in 2022.
Ewa is co-programme director of Bridging Responsible AI Divides (BRAID), a £15.9 million national investment by the Arts and Humanities Research Council programme, designed to embed Arts and Humanities knowledge more deeply into the AI ecosystem. She is also co-director of the Responsible Natural Language Processing CDT at the University of Edinburgh.
Ewa is a member of the DCMS (Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport) College of Experts and has worked with the European Commission and the World Economic Forum. She has also advised companies such as Microsoft, Meta and the Data Management Association on responsible AI practices. Currently, she serves on the leadership council for the Centre for Artificial Intelligence (Future of Privacy Forum) and sits on multiple advisory boards for AI initiatives.
Ewa focuses on the social, ethical and interactional challenges of AI and data-driven technologies. She explores important questions such as:
Her research is widely recognised, with over 40 published works and many talks at conferences. In 2020, she won the University Chancellor’s ‘Rising Star’ Award for her outstanding contributions to research.
Ewa has led and contributed to many high-profile projects, with over £40 million in funding from organisations like the EPSRC, AHRC, and DCMS. Some highlights include:
She has worked with top companies and institutions, offering advice, training and support. Some of her collaborations include:
Ewa’s work bridges the gap between technology and society. She is shaping how AI and data are used to ensure they are fair, understandable, and accessible to everyone. Through her research and leadership, she seeks to make the human more central within AI development, with a positive impact on both industry and public policy.
