Dr. Christina Boshuijzen Van Burken

Biography

Christine Boshuijzen-van Burken holds a PhD degree in ethics, philosophy, and technology with a dissertation on the role of technology in moral decision making during military operations. She also holds a BSc in Human Movement Engineering from The Hague University of Professional Education (2002), a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Fontys University of Professional Education (2004), and an MA in Christian Studies of Science and Society from Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam (2006). Currently, she is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy, focusing on Value Sensitive Design for autonomous systems. Her research covers ethics in military technology, humanitarian logistics, the sharing economy, and normative practices informed by reformational philosophy. Prior to her current position, Christine held research and teaching positions at Eindhoven University of Technology, Delft University of Technology, Royal Military Academy Netherlands, Queensland University of Technology, and Linnaeus University in Sweden. In addition to her academic work, she serves as a reserve soldier in the Royal Netherlands Reserve Army.

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