Zoya Slavina

Zoya Slavina

Research Scientist · AI & Societal Impacts · International Relations

I'm an interdisciplinary researcher bridging international relations, sociology of technology, and human-computer interaction. My work focuses on observing real-world AI system behavior, analyzing societal impacts through empirical research, and understanding how technology and society co-evolve—examining beyond top-down policy, accounting for the power of bottom-up adoption patterns and industry dynamics that shape technological change.

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Research & Publications Highlights

Academic Paper

AI as a Political Artefact: Technological Mediation in Constructivist International Relations

June 2025 · Studies in Logic, Grammar and Rhetoric, Volume 70, Issue 1

Examines AI as a political artefact shaping agency, mediation, and decision-making in international relations.

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White Paper

Leveraging Knowledge Synergy for Enhanced Decision-Making in Finance

2024 · Stratyfy Inc.

Integrating multi-source knowledge enables finance firms to improve decision accuracy, fraud detection, and efficiency.

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Thesis

Culture of Collaboration and Co-Creative Practices on the Example of Mixed-Initiative Co-Creative AI Drawing Technology

July 2025 · University of Bialystok

Examines processual human–AI co-creation, shared agency, and mixed-initiative interaction beyond productivity-driven models.

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Selected Experience

Lecturer & Rector's Representative for Internationalization

University of Bialystok
Oct 2025–Present | Bialystok, Poland
  • Teach BA and MA courses on international relations, technology governance, and policy analysis; designed and teaching "Emergent Disruptive Technologies in International Relations" (MA level, taught in English)
  • Develop curriculum translating complex AI/ML concepts for non-technical IR students; create evaluation frameworks for student understanding of technology policy
  • Support functioning of Rector's Commission for Internationalization; represent university at international events and partnerships, bridging institutional strategy with international stakeholders

AI Ethics Researcher & Technical Copywriter

Stratyfy Inc.
Oct 2023–Dec 2024 | Remote, Part-time
  • Ghostwriter and researcher for technical analyses on AI ethics, algorithmic accountability, and emerging technologies for executive and business audiences in fintech industry
  • Translated complex technical and regulatory concepts into accessible content for business stakeholders in research and marketing materials as well as (technical) internal documentation
  • Co-developed evaluation frameworks for assessing AI system impacts, explainability challenges, and operational risks in financial services

Guest Lecturer, AI Ethics in Synthetic Media Production

AI Atelier x Industry & Danish Film School
Jan–Feb 2025 | Tallinn & Copenhagen, Remote
  • Designed and delivered lectures on AI ethics in synthetic media (voice cloning, deepfakes) for industry professionals
  • Presented actionable evaluation frameworks and ethical checklists for industry application
  • Facilitated discussions on responsible implementation in media production workflows and initiated test project developments

Blog

January 25, 2026 · 19:55

Weekend with Claude: From Research to Reality

I learned Claude Code and Cursor on Saturday morning and shipped my complete website by Sunday afternoon. This weekend wasn't just about building a website; it was about experiencing firsthand the capabilities gap...

January 20, 2026

Scientific Diplomacy at the Intersection of Research and International Affairs

Scientific diplomacy is gaining clear momentum. In Poland and internationally, it is increasingly recognised as a critical area at the intersection of research, education, technology, and international affairs...

September 2025

Diplomacy in the Digital Era: Security, AI, and Institutional Change

How does digitalization transform diplomacy and what role might AI play in embassies? During a visit to the German Embassy in Warsaw...

Recent Reading

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Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology

by Chris Miller

Beyond technical significance, semiconductors act as critical tools for political power—recognized by some nations, overlooked by others. Reading in Polish bridged my technical vocabulary between languages, essential since I work primarily in English despite being Polish.

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Information and Society

by Michael Buckland

The "information society" has always existed—what changes is how we store, share, copy, and remix. Beyond technical aspects of managing and retrieval, this explores how information's social and personal dimensions shape action.

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How to Win Friends and Influence People

by Dale Carnegie

Actually listening to people's worries, then respectfully explaining while relating to their experiences. Recognizing we all have our own truth—what's "right" is relational. When explaining complex concepts, consider how it fits their world, not mine.

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Unfair Advantage

by Ash Ali & Hasan Kubba

Recognizing where my strengths lie, even when I don't quite see them. Beyond growth advice, it's about partnerships—becoming stronger by complementing each other's unfair advantages.

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Is Technology Making Us Sick?

by Ian Douglas

Transparency noted as critical for addressing challenges people face with technologies—including how it makes them feel, sometimes literally sick. Well-researched, with the author's clear position combining opinion with findings. Got it in London for £3.

Get in Touch

I'm always happy to discuss research ideas, potential collaborations, or opportunities. Feel free to reach out!