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Mikolaj Firlej
Co-Founder and GP @ Expeditions Fund | VC Fund Manager, Responsible AI
Dr. Mikolaj Firlej is an Assistant Professor at the Surrey Institute for People-Centred Artificial Intelligence, part of the University of Surrey. His academic focus lies in AI and Regulation, particularly in understanding human factors in algorithmic decision-making across various sectors. He aims to operationalize the legal principle of meaningful human control over autonomous systems, drawing from interdisciplinary collaborations with scholars in law, technology, and philosophy.12
Educational Background and Career
Firlej holds a doctorate from the University of Oxford, where his thesis addressed regulatory standards for AI-augmented and autonomous weapon systems used by the US Air Force. He also completed a Master of Public Policy at the Oxford School of Government and has a background in socio-legal studies and philosophy from both Oxford and the University of Warsaw.13 Prior to his current role, he contributed to establishing the Centre for Technology and Global Affairs at Oxford.1
Current Roles
In addition to his teaching responsibilities, which include courses on AI and Law and Intellectual Property Law, Firlej serves as the Director of the Law and Tech Hub at Surrey. His work emphasizes creating partnerships with external organizations to enhance policy engagement in AI technology.14
Personal Interests
Outside academia, Firlej enjoys spending time with family, reading novels, studying geopolitics, playing the trumpet, and engaging in sports.1
