I am a multi-disciplinary researcher and arts-tech advocate, exploring AI's role in art and society. I lead and collaborate across academia, arts institutions, and NGOs, designing experiments, coordinating teams, and shaping innovative programs. My work spans AI in art, design research, and community projects in the Netherlands. I am passionate about responsible technology, inclusive policy, and communicating complex ideas through collaboration and storytelling.…

Sonja Rozental

I am a multi-disciplinary researcher and arts-tech advocate, exploring AI's role in art and society. I lead and collaborate across academia, arts institutions, and NGOs, designing experiments, coordinating teams, and shaping innovative programs. My work spans AI in art, design research, and community projects in the Netherlands. I am passionate about responsible technology, inclusive policy, and communicating complex ideas through collaboration and storytelling.…

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I am a multi-disciplinary researcher and arts-tech advocate, exploring AI’s role in art and society. I lead and collaborate across academia, arts institutions, and NGOs, designing experiments, coordinating teams, and shaping innovative programs.

My work spans AI in art, design research, and community projects in the Netherlands. I am passionate about responsible technology, inclusive policy, and communicating complex ideas through collaboration and storytelling.

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Serbian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
German
Beginner
Hungarian
Beginner

Work Experience

Research Associate at Tilburg University
January 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborate with a research team, review theory, and design pilot-tested experimental stimuli for the Bias Against AI in Art study, aiming to explore human-AI interaction in artistic contexts.
Associate Chair at ACM Creativity and Cognition Conference, Pictorial Track
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Recruited reviewers, reviewed submissions, wrote meta-reviews, and contributed to acceptance decisions for the 2025 conference.
Programme Committee Vice Chair at Tilburg University and Radboud University
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Led committee meetings and contributed to shaping the Research Master program through curriculum review and development discussions.
Research Assistant at Tilburg University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Collaborated on multiple projects, developed experimental tasks/protocols, and led participant data collection for the research on surprise biases and AI in art.
Project Assistant at Bozar Centre for Fine Arts, Brussels
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Co-supported the Futures of Europe and Atelier Bozar project, contributing to planning and execution of projects presented at Bozar for the Belgian Surrealism centennial.
Discussion Mediator at The City Library of Novi Sad
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Moderated a literary event in collaboration with EU Info Centre, focusing on Selja Ahava’s Things that Fall from the Sky.
Vice President at Kovači Kulture NGO
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Led grant proposal writing, event organization, and financial management activities supporting NGO initiatives.
Marketing and Communications Manager at Festival of Serbian Jazz Music
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Managed marketing efforts and communications for the Serbian Jazz Music festival.
Volunteer at ENCODE Netherlands
January 1, 2025 - Present
Supported advocacy and community initiatives promoting responsible and just AI policy through research, outreach, and collaboration.
Volunteer at Women in AI Benelux
January 1, 2024 - Present
Contributed to initiatives supporting female representation and participation in AI.
Administrative Assistant at International Order of BBYO
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Maintained communication with corporate sponsors and stakeholders for the International Convention.
N’siah/President at BBYO Balkans Region
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Led a regional board and managed a 60+ member organization.

Education

BA in Comparative Literature at University of Novi Sad, Serbia
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Research Master in Communication, Cognition and Digital Culture (cum laude) at Tilburg University and Radboud University, Netherlands
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Tilburg University Research Master Thesis Prize – Nominee
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Het Charlotte Jacobs Studies Fonds Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Student of the Generation in the Field of Human Sciences, University of Novi Sad
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Endowment Funds of Matica Srpska Award
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Dositeja Scholarship (Fund for Young Talents) – Republic of Serbia
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Erasmus+ Student Exchange Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
University of Novi Sad Scholarship for Gifted Students
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Serbian Ministry of Education and Technology Scholarship for Gifted Students
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization

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