Curriculum Vitae

Norwegian and Hungarian versions available on request

Education

PhD in Political Science (Political Theory)

Central European University, Vienna

2022 – present

Dissertation: Interpersonal Moral Aggregation. Supervisors: Professors Andres Moles, Zoltán Miklósi, and Anca Gheaus. GPA: 4.0/4.0. Expected submission: June 2026; defence expected September 2026.

The dissertation defends aggregative principles in political theory, especially in healthcare.

Visiting positions: Rutgers University (2025–26, visiting Professors Nir Eyal and Michael Otsuka); McGill University (Graduate Research Trainee, visiting Professor Iwao Hirose); Oslo Metropolitan University (visiting Professor Ole Martin Moen).

BA in Philosophy

University of Oslo (parts completed during PhD studies)

2021 – 2024

MA in Political Science

University of Oslo

2019 – 2021

Thesis: "The Theory of Justice" (Teorien om rettferdighet). Grade: A (highest possible). Defended the utilitarian principle as a theory of distributive justice.

BA in Political Science

University of Oslo

2015 – 2018

Thesis: "Implementation of the Harm Principle in Norwegian Boxing Law." Grade: A (highest possible). Still used as a positive example in BA thesis seminars at the University of Oslo.

Policy & Project Management Experience

Advisor, Langsikt (Centre for Long-term Policy)

Oslo, Norway

2024 – 2025

Led the animal welfare project from conception through policy impact:

  • Identified and scoped the highest-impact research questions for animal welfare in Norwegian politics.
  • Planned and managed the project timeline, coordinating with co-authors, and produced a report on the crisis in Norwegian salmon farming. Featured in Aftenposten.
  • Drafted and submitted a consultation response to the Norwegian parliament (Stortinget). Parts adopted by several parties in a minority proposal.
  • Co-authored a policy note on GMO technology for better fish welfare (with Sigrid Bratlie).

Volunteer, Langsikt (Centre for Long-term Policy)

Oslo, Norway

2023 – present

Part of the core group that founded a policy think tank focusing on neglected issues in Norwegian politics with high potential for impact.

AI Fellow, Futurekind

Remote

April – July 2025

Researched how AI can best help animals. Joined an interdisciplinary collaborative project on ethical guidelines for precision livestock farming.

Trainee, Civita

Oslo, Norway (Norway's largest policy think tank)

March – April 2020

Analysed the political strategies of Hungary under Orbán, focusing on implications for Norwegian and EU policy.

Teaching

University Lecturer, University of Oslo

September 2021 – May 2022

Conducted seminars in political philosophy, research design for the social sciences, and qualitative and quantitative methods. Managed both in-person and digital teaching formats.

Guest Lecturer, Central European University

2022

Taught a session on utilitarianism for MA students of political science.

Mentor, Sentient Futures

Remote

Spring 2026

Mentoring two fellows of the Sentient Futures Project Incubator, working on questions relating to AI sentience and animal welfare.

Kindergarten Teacher, Oslo

2016 – 2019

Not university-level teaching per se, but certainly high-pressure pedagogy with a demanding audience.

Other Academic Work Experience

Research Assistant, Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences

February 2021 – May 2022

Supported academic research with methodological expertise, data analysis, and co-authoring a scholarly article. Organised an international academic workshop in Brussels.

Publications

Peer-Reviewed & Edited Volumes

  • Didriksen, Albert. "No Special Treatment for Healthcare: A Reply to Ameresekere." Journal of Bioethical Inquiry (accepted 2 December 2025; in press).
  • Didriksen, A. (2025). Radikalt håp på uklart grunnlag? Norsk filosofisk tidsskrift 60, 92–97. [DOI]
  • Riddervold, M., Newsome, A., Didriksen, A. (2023). Transatlantic Relations in a Changing World. In Fahey, E. (Ed.), The Routledge Handbook of Transatlantic Relations, Routledge, pp. 352–365.

Working Papers (Dissertation)

  • "The Convergence Argument for Interpersonal Aggregation." In preparation for submission.
  • "What We Owe Each Other Not to Know: Ignorance as a Moral Resource in Stage-Wise Ex Ante Contractualism." Near submission.
  • "In Healthcare Allocation, Everyone's Well-Being Matters." With Aksel Sterri. To be resubmitted.

Other Working Papers

  • "Mitigating AI-Related Animal Welfare Risks in Livestock Farming." Co-author.
  • "Privacy Rights in a Vulnerable World." Co-authored. Early draft.

Policy Reports & Notes

  • Didriksen, A. and Sterri, A.B. (2025). "Beneath the Surface: The Animal Welfare Crisis in Norwegian Fish Farming." Langsikt Report.
  • Bratlie, S. and Didriksen, A. (2025). "Gene Technology for Better Fish Welfare." Langsikt Policy Note.

Selected Presentations

  • "The Crisis in Norwegian Salmon Farming," AI for Animals Conference 2025, Berkeley.
  • "In Defence of Large Number Scepticism," ADC 2025, CEU Vienna.
  • "Libertarianism and Existential Risk," ISUS 2024, UCL London.
  • "Political Theory and Existential Risk," Polemo Symposium 2024, CEU Vienna.
  • "The Convergence-Argument for Interpersonal Aggregation," ADC 2024, CEU Vienna.
  • "Short-termism as a Case of Wrongful Discrimination," ISUS 2023, LUISS Rome.
  • "Health Priority, Fairness, Discrimination and the All-Inclusive View," SEVPRI, 2022, UiB Bergen.

Grants & Scholarships

  • Animal Welfare Fund 2024 (with Langsikt): approximately $20,000 for an animal welfare policy project.
  • CEU Doctoral Scholarship: approximately €86,640.
  • CEU Tuition Waiver: approximately €30,000.

Service & Volunteering

  • Student Track Representative, Political Theory, CEU (2023).
  • Volunteered at EAG conferences and The Curve.
  • Communications Officer, Students Committee, Dept. of Political Science, University of Oslo (2017).
  • Deputy Head, Track and Field Club for Students in Oslo, OSI Friidrett (2018).
  • Leader, Sports Committee, Dept. of Political Science, University of Oslo (2017).

Additional Information

  • Languages: Fluent in Norwegian, Hungarian, and English.
  • EU Knowledge: Solid knowledge of the formal workings of the European Union, developed through preparation for an EU Commission entrance examination.
  • Interests: Formerly a competitive long-distance runner (bronze medal, Norwegian Championships in half-marathon; bronze, Student Olympiad in cross-country). Currently enjoy football (soccer), cross-country skiing, and cards.