Bas Steunebrink
About Bas Steunebrink
Bas Steunebrink is a Co-Founder of NNAISENSE and has a background in artificial intelligence research, with a focus on artificial emotions. He has received multiple awards for his work and has contributed to the field through various roles, including postdoctoral researcher and author of a textbook on general intelligence.
Work at NNAISENSE
Bas Steunebrink has been a Co-Founder of NNAISENSE since 2014. He contributed to the company's vision and development in the field of artificial intelligence. Prior to his current role, he served as the Director of AGI Research and Development at NNAISENSE from 2017 to 2023. His work focused on advancing the company's capabilities in artificial general intelligence.
Education and Expertise
Bas Steunebrink studied at Utrecht University, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Computer Science with a focus on Artificial Intelligence from 2001 to 2006. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Artificial Intelligence from 2006 to 2010. His academic background laid the foundation for his research in artificial emotions and general intelligence.
Background in Artificial Intelligence Research
Steunebrink worked at the Swiss AI Lab, IDSIA, from 2010 to 2017 as a postdoctoral researcher in artificial intelligence and machine learning. His research during this period included developing silicon-friendly approaches to general intelligence. He received a grant from the Future of Life Institute for his postdoctoral work, which contributed to his recognition in the field.
Research Contributions and Publications
Bas Steunebrink has made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence, particularly in the area of artificial emotions, which was the focus of his PhD thesis. He co-authored the textbook 'The Road to General Intelligence', which explores concepts related to general intelligence in AI. His postdoctoral work at IDSIA led to several best paper awards, highlighting his impact on the research community.
Current Role at Jua.ai
Since 2024, Bas Steunebrink has been working as a Senior AI Researcher at Jua.ai. In this role, he continues to advance his research in artificial intelligence, building on his extensive experience and expertise gained from previous positions in academia and industry.