Responsible digital innovation for social value creation

We are offering a self-funded PhD position with the Brunel Business School, focusing on exploring AI's role in responsible digital innovation.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

If you have any questions about the project or would like to arrange an informal discussion, please reach out to Dr Asieh Hosseini Tabaghdehi at asieh.hosseinitabaghdehi@brunel.ac.uk.

This research investigates the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in driving responsible digital innovation to generate social value. The project focuses on developing innovative AI solutions that address societal challenges, promote ethical practices, and foster positive social change. By exploring how AI can be leveraged to create impactful, sustainable outcomes, the project aims to guide organizations in using AI for innovation that directly benefits communities, particularly those that are underserved or marginalized.

Key focus areas

  • AI for Social Innovation: Explore how AI can be used to create innovative solutions that improve access to services, reduce inequality, and empower communities.
  • Responsible AI Innovation: Develop frameworks for fostering responsible AI innovation that ensures fairness, transparency, and accountability in the design and deployment of AI technologies.
  • AI-Driven Social Impact: Investigate how AI can influence positive social behaviours and create measurable social value through innovative approaches.
  • Ethical Impacts of AI: Examine the ethical, social, and economic impacts of AI, with a focus on mitigating bias, ensuring privacy, and enhancing data security.
Expected outcomes
  • Creation of innovative AI solutions that directly address societal challenges and promote social value.
  • Development of frameworks and guidelines for responsible and ethical AI innovation.
  • Recommendations for integrating social value into AI-driven innovations across industries.
Impact

This project will provide insights into how AI can be leveraged as a tool for social innovation, ensuring that digital technologies contribute to sustainable, inclusive, and ethical practices that benefit communities and society at large.

 

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for the above PhD topic please follow the steps below:

  1. Contact the supervisor by email or phone to discuss your interest and find out if you would be suitable. Supervisor details can be found on this topic page. The supervisor will guide you in developing the topic-specific research proposal, which will form part of your application.
  2. Click on the 'Apply here' button on this page and you will be taken to the relevant PhD course page, where you can apply using an online application.
  3. Complete the online application indicating your selected supervisor and include the research proposal for the topic you have selected.

Good luck!

This is a self funded topic

Brunel offers a number of funding options to research students that help cover the cost of their tuition fees, contribute to living expenses or both. See more information here: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/research/Research-degrees/Research-degree-funding. The UK Government is also offering Doctoral Student Loans for eligible students, and there is some funding available through the Research Councils. Many of our international students benefit from funding provided by their governments or employers. Brunel alumni enjoy tuition fee discounts of 15%.