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​
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2024 - Present
MSc
Geology, Planetary Sciences,
& Space Exploration
Astrobiology Specialization
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University of Western Ontario​​
2021 - 2023
BSc
Biology &
Medical Sciences
Double Honors Major
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University of Western Ontario​​​
2017 - 2021
Experience
Sep 2024 - Present
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Sep 2023 - Aug 2024
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Sep 2022 - Aug 2023
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Sep 2021 - Apr 2023
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Sep 2021 - Aug 2022
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May 2021 - Aug 2021
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Sep 2020 - Aug 2021
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May 2019 - Sep 2019
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
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
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Researcher-Programmer, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Ontario Science Centre
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Vice President
Graduate Geosciences Society, University of Western Ontario
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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
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Event Coordinator
Graduate Geosciences Society, University of Western Ontario
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Research Intern
Institute for Earth and Space Exploration, University of Western Ontario
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Vice President, Academic Outreach
Space Society of London, University of Western Ontario
Vice President, Internal Affairs
Women in Science Society, University of Western Ontario
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Animal Care Attendant
Animal Care and Veterinary Services, University of Western Ontario
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Administrator, Global Medical Affairs
Department of Pharmacovigilance, Apotex Inc.
Invited Talks and Presentations
2024
Responsibility Before Discovery: A Proactive Approach to Prepare Discovery
Presentation & Panel
for the Academy of International Affairs, NFW
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Bonn, Germany
2024
Preparing for Contact with Non-Human Intelligence
Presentation at the Social and Ethical Frontiers in Space Conference
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Kiruna, Sweden
2024
How to Prepare for
the April 8, 2024
Total Solar Eclipse
Zoom Presentation for Partner Organizations of the Ontario Science Centre
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Toronto, Canada
2023
An Introduction
to Astrobiology
Guest Speaker Presentation at Cawthra Park Secondary School Science Department
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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
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London, Canada