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Jasper van der Waa is a leading researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics, and human-machine teaming. His work focuses on how intelligent systems can be designed to collaborate effectively and ethically with human operators, particularly in high-stakes environments. A central theme in his research is the allocation of moral decision-making within human-agent teams, where he has developed pattern-based approaches to ensure that autonomous systems operate under meaningful human control. Van der Waa’s contributions are critical to advancing the field of human-robot collaboration, especially for military and maritime applications. His most cited paper, "Allocation of Moral Decision-Making in Human-Agent Teams: A Pattern Approach" (2020), has garnered 22 citations, reflecting its influence in shaping ethical AI frameworks. He has also explored delegation dynamics in human-machine teaming and developed intelligent operator support concepts for shore control centers, enabling effective supervision of multiple autonomous operations. Through his work on extendable knowledge bases for autonomous vehicles, van der Waa continues to push the boundaries of how humans and machines can work together safely and responsibly.