Dr. Kristen Thomasen rejoined Windsor Law as an Associate Professor and Senior Chair in Law, Robotics, and Society in 2024. She was previously an Assistant Professor in Law, Robotics, and Society at Windsor Law from 2017 to 2020, and an Assistant Professor at Allard Law at UBC from 2021 to 2024.

Professor Thomasen researches and teaches in Tort Law and Law and Technology, with a specialized focus on the legal treatment of robotic and automated technologies, surveillance, and space.

She recently organized and Chaired the We Robot 2025 conference in Windsor. We Robot is one of the world’s leading interdisciplinary conferences on robotics law and policy. Professor Thomasen has leadership experience serving as a committee member for international conferences and Board Member for different non-profit organizations throughout the past decade.

Dr. Thomasen’s groundbreaking work has earned her global recognition, and she is regularly invited to speak at conferences and events around the world. Her expertise is widely sought in discussions on legal frameworks, policy, and regulation surrounding robotics, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.

Kristen is available for conferences, speaking engagements, and consulting on issues related to robotics, Legal AI, policy development, and technology regulation.