Sennay Ghebreab

Sennay Ghebreab is a Professor of Socially Intelligent AI at the University of Amsterdam, where responsibilities include serving as Program Director for the Master in Information Studies and as Associate Professor of Socially Intelligent Artificial Systems. The research focus encompasses civic-centered artificial intelligence and interdisciplinary collaboration between the Informatics and Psychology institutes. Sennay Ghebreab is a member of the State Commission against Discrimination and Racism and also the founder of the Civic AI Lab at the Innovation Center for AI, emphasizing fair and inclusive AI. Additional roles include Visiting Fellow at VU Amsterdam, supervisory board member for NEMO Science Museum and PCOU Willibrord, board member of Stichting Civic, and chairman of Stichting Boost. Previous experience includes head of studies at Amsterdam University College and external advisor for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment. Sennay Ghebreab has lectured on various topics in the social and natural sciences, contributing significantly to discussions around integration, diversity, and the impact of technology on society.