Merel Noorman
Associate professor Responsible AI
Merel Noorman researches how artificial intelligence can be developed and applied in a responsible way. Her work focuses on the democratization of AI and the question of how society can maintain control over increasingly complex technologies. With her interdisciplinary background in AI, ethics, and governance, she connects technological developments to societal values and democratic accountability, with particular attention to applications in public services, media, and the creative industries.
Expertises
Responsible AI |Regulation and governance of AI | Science and Technology Studies | Philosophy of technology
Profile Merel Noorman
Merel Noorman’s research and teaching activities lie at the intersection of AI, ethics, and governance. She has a background in Artificial Intelligence, Science and Technology Studies (STS), and philosophy of technology. Thanks to this interdisciplinary expertise, she bridges technological developments with the social and ethical considerations of developing and using AI.
A central theme in her work is the democratization of AI: how can society maintain control over technological innovation, and how can democratic oversight be ensured as systems become more complex? Democratization here refers not only to making AI accessible to citizens, companies, and public organizations, but also to embedding transparency, explainability, and societal values in the design and use of AI systems. In collaboration with practice-based partners, she develops sustainable and responsible socio-technical solutions for the challenges posed by digital innovations.
Contact
📧 m.e.noorman@hva.nl
🔗 LinkedIn
Publications
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Overview of publications HvA Pure (in progress)
Additional Roles
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Member of the Ethics Committee of the municipality of Enschede
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Member of the UNESCO IFAP Information Ethics working group