About Daliah
Daliah Bibas is a doctoral scholar at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium where she researches the philosophical and ethical implications of discovering non-human intelligence, focusing on extraterrestrial and artificial general intelligences. With a background in astrobiology, space exploration, and science communication, her interdisciplinary interests engage with topics such as the nature of intelligence, co-existence with and ethical treatment of non-human intelligences, and the long-term future of humanity.
PhD
Philosophy & Moral Sciences
Non-Human Intelligence Specialization
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
2024 – Present
MSc
Geology, Planetary Sciences, & Space Exploration
Astrobiology Specialization
University of Western Ontario
2021 – 2023
BSc
Biology & Medical Sciences
Double Honors Major
University of Western Ontario
2017 – 2021
Experience
Sep 2024 - Present
PhD Researcher
Centre Leo Apostel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Research Affiliate
SETI Post-Detection Hub, UK SETI Research Network, University of St Andrews
Affiliated Scholar
Evo-Devo Universe, Evo-Devo Institute
Sep 2023 - Aug 2024
Researcher-Programmer, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Ontario Science Centre
Sep 2022 - Aug 2023
Vice President
Graduate Geosciences Society, University of Western Ontario
Sep 2021 - Apr 2023
MSc Researcher
Earth and Planetary Materials Analysis Laboratory, University of Western Ontario
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Earth Sciences, University of Western Ontario
Project Liaison
Western Space Graduate Council, Institute for Earth and Space Exploration, University of Western Ontario
Sep 2021 - Aug 2022
Event Coordinator
Graduate Geosciences Society, University of Western Ontario
May 2021 - Aug 2021
Research Intern
Institute for Earth and Space Exploration, University of Western Ontario
Sep 2020 - Aug 2021
Vice President, Academic Outreach
Space Society of London, University of Western Ontario
Vice President, Internal Affairs
Women in Science Society, University of Western Ontario
May 2019 - Sep 2019
Animal Care Attendant
Animal Care and Veterinary Services, University of Western Ontario
May 2018 - Aug 2018
Administrator, Global Medical Affairs
Department of Pharmacovigilance, Apotex Inc.
Presentations, Workshops, and Invited Talks
2025
What is intelligence? Building a shared definition for SETI and beyond
Workshop at the Penn State SETI Symposium
Pennsylvania, USA
2024
Responsibility Before Discovery: A Proactive Approach to Prepare Discovery
Presentation & Panel for the Academy of International Affairs, NFW
Bonn, Germany
2024
Preparing for Contact with Non-Human Intelligence
Presentation at the Social and Ethical Frontiers in Space Conference
Kiruna, Sweden
2024
How to Prepare for the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Zoom Presentation for Partner Organizations of the Ontario Science Centre
Toronto, Canada
2023
An Introduction to Astrobiology
Guest Speaker Presentation at Cawthra Park Secondary School Science Department
Mississauga, Canada
2023
The Search for Life on Mars: Clues from Clearwater West Impact-Generated Hydrothermal System
Space Day Poster Presentation at the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration
London, Canada
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