After submitting her PhD thesis in 2023, Natalie Leesakul (2018) joined the School of Law at the University of Nottingham as an Assistant Professor in Law and Autonomous Systems. Her research focuses on tackling the critical adoption challenges and implications of emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics. Dedicated to developing innovative strategies for improving technology implementation in organisations and society, her work is set to play a crucial role in shaping the responsible development and deployment of AI and robotics in both legal and organisational contexts.
Throughout her academic career, Natalie has established an extensive network of high-impact research collaborations with universities and leading industry partners. Her projects, including the EPSRC-funded DigiTOP project, Markets for Connected Space Sharing (MaCs) and Privacy-Preserving Indoor Environment Monitoring (PPIEM) funded by the PETRAS IoT Centre, as well as Responsible Employment of Generative AI for Legal Services funded by the TAS Hub, have contributed to significant advancements in human-AI collaboration, privacy-preserving technologies and responsible AI governance.
By addressing key adoption challenges and ethical implications, her research ensures that emerging technologies can be integrated in ways that are both effective and aligned with societal values. These efforts are expected to influence policy-making, regulatory frameworks and best practices for AI deployment, particularly in legal services, where generative AI is rapidly evolving.
As an Assistant Professor, Natalie continues to drive research that not only advances academic understanding but also provides actionable insights for businesses, policymakers and technology developers. Her work is paving the way for more ethical and sustainable AI adoption across multiple sectors.
