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Ana Gagua

PhD Researcher In Responsible AI Practices @TU Delft | Program Manager @Women In AI

Summary

I'm a PhD researcher at Delft University of Technology, exploring practical ways to embed responsible AI practices within organizations, particularly in the public sector. My work is driven by human-centred and participatory approaches, emphasizing co-development with stakeholders to address the complexities of implementing ethical AI in a real-world context. Beyond my research, I bring experience in project management and community building, with a strong commitment to interdisciplinary impact. I also lead the Women in AI Circle in The Hague, creating a supportive network for women in tech and advocating for responsible innovation.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
2
Languages

Work History

Delft University of Technology

PHD Researcher
09.2023 - Current

Job overview

Women in AI Netherlands

Program Manager
02.2024 - Current

Job overview

As part of WAI, I'm responsible to organize circle meetups in The Hague, build a vibrant community where we bring together women who are pioneering in AI in Netherlands

Privacy Salon

Project Coordinator
02.2022 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Supervised 'Data Privacy Art Guide' project, which aimed to create a digital platform for worldwide digital agenda about the events covering current debates related to AI and data-driven technologies and their impact on society
  • Providing organizational support for the Computers, Privacy and Data Protection conference(CPDP) 2022/2023 conference

AdalanAI

AI policy Analyst
02.2022 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Researched and evaluated upcoming AI regulations and responsible AI practices to inform recommendations
  • Conducted impact assessments and risk analysis for AI use cases
  • Involved in report writing and presenting the findings to general audience on workshops and conferences

Civil Service Bureau of Georgia

Senior Public Policy Analyst
11.2018 - 02.2021

Job overview

  • Designed and managed research on the digital transformation of public organizations in Georgia, overseeing all stages from planning and preparation to analysis and reporting
  • Developed communication strategies and presented research findings to key stakeholders
  • Coordinated multiple donor-funded projects, preparing analytical documents and recommendations based on ongoing research efforts

Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI)

Junior Researcher
07.2015 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Conducted assessments of local government websites for usability, transparency, and public participation as part of donor-funded projects (USAID, OGF)
  • Prepared analytical reports, policy documents, and recommendations based on website assessments and other research findings
  • Conducted research and monitored disinformation practices in Georgia as part of donor-funded projects

Education

Delft University of Technology

Ph.D. from Responsible AI Governance
05.2023 - Current

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Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Master of Arts from Digital communication, policy and innovation
05.2021 - 02.2023

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UCLA School of Education and Information Studies

Visiting Graduate Researcher from Information Science/Studies
09.2022 - 12.2022

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Universität Salzburg

Master's degree from Digital Communication, policy and innovation in Europe
02.2021 - 07.2021

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Free Univerisity of Tbilisi
Tbilisi, Georgia

Bachelor of Science from Social Sciences
04.2001

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Publications & Conferences

Publications & Conferences
  • Responsible AI practices in Public Sector Organizations, NIG Conference, February 2025
  • Responsible AI practices in Public Sector Organizations, Data for Policy 2024 Book of Abstracts. Data for Policy 2024 conference, Imperial College, London. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13234565
  • Gagua, A., Ali, A., Cunha Da Silva, G., & Marquez, RM (2023) The European Smart Speaker Market: Challenges, future, and its influence on media consumption [White Paper]. SMIT & Vrijie Universiteit Brussel. smit.vub.ac.be/european-media-markets-2023-student-white-paper-7
  • Geopolitics of Smart Cities: Expression of Soft Power and New Order, The Hague Conference on Responsible AI, 2022 May, Full report: https://urbanai.fr/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Geopolitics-of-Smart-Cities.pdf

Awards

Awards

- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Program Scholarship, 2021-2023

- UCLA visiting scholar scholarship, 2022

- Swedish Institute scholarship for summer school: Sustainable e-Governance for Resilient and Innovative Democratic Public Administration, 2019

Timeline

Program Manager
Women in AI Netherlands
02.2024 - Current
PHD Researcher
Delft University of Technology
09.2023 - Current
Delft University of Technology
Ph.D. from Responsible AI Governance
05.2023 - Current
UCLA School of Education and Information Studies
Visiting Graduate Researcher from Information Science/Studies
09.2022 - 12.2022
Project Coordinator
Privacy Salon
02.2022 - 09.2023
AI policy Analyst
AdalanAI
02.2022 - 08.2022
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Master of Arts from Digital communication, policy and innovation
05.2021 - 02.2023
Universität Salzburg
Master's degree from Digital Communication, policy and innovation in Europe
02.2021 - 07.2021
Senior Public Policy Analyst
Civil Service Bureau of Georgia
11.2018 - 02.2021
Junior Researcher
Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI)
07.2015 - 01.2018
Free Univerisity of Tbilisi
Bachelor of Science from Social Sciences
04.2001
Ana GaguaPhD Researcher In Responsible AI Practices @TU Delft | Program Manager @Women In AI