Biography
Dr Emma Schleiger is a multi-disciplinary Research Scientist at CSIRO’s Data61. She holds a PhD in clinical neuroscience from the University of Queensland. Over the last several years her work has focused on the human impact of digital technologies, particularly the responsible use and development of Artificial Intelligence. Emma’s research interests include human-digital interactions and the opportunities for humans and AI to collaborate to create value. She co-authored a discussion paper that informed the development of Australia’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics Principles, which guide businesses and governments in responsibly designing, developing and implementing AI. She is also experienced in applying strategic foresight approaches to help inform future policy and strategic decisions and has used these approaches to explore areas such as the future of healthcare, transport, energy, agriculture and emerging technologies.
Academic Qualifications
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2006
Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry and Psychology)
Swinburne University of Technology -
2011
Honours (Neuroscience)
University of Queensland -
2016
Doctor of Philosophy (Neuroscience)
University of Queensland
Current Roles
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Research Scientist
Digital Futures
Professional Experiences
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2016-2018
Research ethics
Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland -
2011-2016
Research assistant
The University of Queensland and Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
ORCID 0000-0002-0360-3144