Researcher · Advisor · Advocate

Nadia
Metoui

PhD · Responsible AI & Research Support

I bridge academic research and research support — helping researchers and institutions navigate EU funding, build ambitious consortia, and ensure their work creates genuine scientific and societal impact.

"If your dreams do not scare you, they are not big enough." — E.J. Sirleaf
Responsible AI EU Research Funding Privacy & Data Grant Advisory Open Science EDI
Nadia Metoui
10+
Years in Research
6
Publications
27
Partners Led (COST)
4
Countries Lived
5
Languages (C2/B1)
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About Me

I am a PhD researcher in Responsible AI transitioning from academic research into research support, grant advisory, and science policy. My work sits at the intersection of AI, privacy, critical social theories, and research infrastructure — combining deep technical expertise with a genuine passion for inclusive, open science.

As a former Marie Curie ITN fellow and active leader within the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA), I have first-hand experience with EU funding mechanisms — from writing and co-writing NWO, COST Action, and MSCA Doctoral Network proposals, to coordinating 27-partner international consortia across academia, industry, and civil society. I know what it takes to navigate the competitive EU research landscape from both sides.

I grew up in Tunisia, have lived and worked in four countries, and bring genuinely cross-cultural skills to everything I do. As a former chair of the MCAA's Gender, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (GEDI) working group, I liaised with EU policymakers and advocated for inclusive, responsible research environments across Europe.

I am currently based in the Netherlands (actively studying Dutch, targeting B1 by Q3 2026) and open to research support, grant advisory, open science, and policy roles.

Areas of expertise

Research Funding
MSCA / COST Action NWO Proposals EU Funding Landscape Consortia Management
Responsible AI & Policy
Privacy & GDPR AI Ethics Open Science Diamond OA EDI
Technical
Python / R NLP & ML SQL / ELK Access Control
Languages
EnglishC2
FrenchC2
ArabicC2
ItalianB1
DutchA2→B1
GermanA1
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Experience & Education

Professional Experience

Jan 2021 – Dec 2025
Assistant Professor in Responsible AI
Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
Research on leveraging critical theories to improve AI systems. Designed and taught interdisciplinary courses on responsible AI and ML. Led a COST Action proposal (27 partners, 20 countries). Spearheaded an MSCA Doctoral Network proposal on AI in Healthcare. Wrote and co-wrote multiple NWO proposals.
2019 – 2023
Chair, GEDI Working Group
Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA), Brussels (Remote)
Liaised with EU policymakers (DG EAC, MSCA Unit) to advocate for inclusive research environments. Organised international workshops and policy consultations bridging EU strategy and the practical needs of researchers.
Oct 2018 – Nov 2020
Postdoctoral Researcher
AScOR & IViR, University of Amsterdam
Privacy, transparency and fairness in AI and personalised communication. Applied NLP & ML to study political microtargeting. Participated in two NWO proposals, including the successfully granted project MVI.19.019.
Oct 2016 – Feb 2018
Junior Researcher
Everyware Lab, University of Milan, Italy
Designed privacy threat identification and evaluation methodologies and metrics in the cybersecurity context.
Aug 2013 – Aug 2016
Early Stage Researcher (MSCA ITN Fellow)
SAP Labs France & FBK, France & Italy
Doctoral research on privacy and risk-aware identity management and access control systems within the SECENTIS European Doctoral Program.

Education

Nov 2013 – May 2018
PhD in Computer Science
University of Trento, Italy — MSCA ITN Fellow
Thesis: Privacy Risk Aware Access Control Systems. Advisors: Prof. Alessandro Armando & Dr. Michele Bezzi.
2010 – 2013
Engineering Diploma (MSc equivalent)
Esprit University, Tunis, Tunisia
Computer Engineering. Excellence scholarship recipient.
2007 – 2009
Diploma of Technology (BSc equivalent)
INSAT, Tunis, Tunisia
Computer Networks and Telecommunication, focused on Networks Administration and Security.

Certifications & Awards

2021
University Teaching Qualification (UTQ / BKO)
TU Delft
2021
Leadership & Communication Training
TU Delft Personal Development Program (ElroyCOM)
2013 – 2016
EU Marie Curie Grant (SECENTIS Program)
European Commission
2010 – 2012
Bourse d'Excellence Esprit
Esprit University
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Publications

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Journal · TLSDK
N. Metoui, M. Bezzi, A. Armando
LNCS Transactions on Large-Scale Data- and Knowledge-Centered Systems
2016
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Journal · IJSSE
A. Armando, M. Bezzi, N. Metoui, A. Sabetta
International Journal of Secure Software Engineering, 6(2):70–89
Apr 2015
3
Conference · FDSE 2016
N. Metoui, M. Bezzi, A. Armando
3rd International Conference on Future Data and Security Engineering (FDSE 2016)
2016
4
Conference · C&TC 2016
N. Metoui, M. Bezzi
On the Move to Meaningful Internet Systems: OTM 2016 Conferences
2016
5
Conference · C&TC 2015
A. Armando, M. Bezzi, F. Di Cerbo, N. Metoui
OTM 2015 Conferences, pp. 660–676, Springer International Publishing
2015
6
Workshop · QASA @ ESORICS
A. Armando, M. Bezzi, N. Metoui, A. Sabetta
3rd Int'l Workshop on Quantitative Aspects in Security Assurance, LNCS vol. 8872
2014
Industry Talk
M. Bezzi, MD. A. Rahaman, N. Metoui
SAP DKOM Paris 2016
2016
Poster
N. Metoui, A. Armando, M. Bezzi
MCAA General Assembly & Annual Conference — Poster Session
PhD Talk
N. Metoui
14th International School on Foundations of Security Analysis and Design (FOSAD 2014)
2014
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Blog

Responsible AI
Why "AI Ethics" Alone Isn't Enough — A Critical Perspective
Ethical frameworks for AI often remain abstract. I explore how critical social theories — from disability studies to feminist theory — offer more grounded tools for building better AI systems.
Coming soon
EU Research Funding
Getting Started with MSCA: A Researcher's Honest Guide
As a former MSCA ITN fellow, I share what no official guide will tell you — the realities of EU-funded doctoral programs, and how to make the most of them.
Coming soon
Open Science
Open Access Is Personal: A Researcher from Tunisia Reflects
I grew up in a country where researchers often can't access the knowledge they need because their institutions can't afford it. Here's why Diamond OA matters beyond policy documents.
Coming soon
Posts launching soon — covering Responsible AI, EU research funding, open science, and navigating academic career transitions.
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I'm always happy to connect — whether you'd like to discuss research, explore collaboration, talk about EU funding strategy, or exchange ideas about responsible AI and open science.

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