Mireille van Hilten

Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, Wageningen University & Research

Papers

Total Citations

262

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About

Mireille van Hilten is a leading researcher at the intersection of emerging technologies, ethics, and sustainability. Her work centers on the socio-ethical implications of digital innovation, with a particular focus on digital twins in healthcare and the transformative potential of 5G in agri-food systems. In her highly cited 2021 paper (184 citations), she pioneered the ethical analysis of digital twins—living replicas of physical systems—by mapping both their socio-ethical benefits and risks, offering a crucial framework for responsible innovation in medicine. Her 2022 review on 5G in agri-food (78 citations) critically examines how autonomous tractors, drones, and robotics are reshaping food production, highlighting both opportunities and challenges for fully automated farms. Van Hilten’s work bridges technical possibility with societal responsibility, making her a key voice in ensuring that cutting-edge technologies serve human and environmental well-being. Her research is essential reading for anyone interested in the ethical governance of digital transformation, from healthcare to sustainable agriculture.