Summary
Filip Sondej is an LLM unlearning research scientist and cognitive-science-trained researcher focused on mechanism design, s-risk, and theories of consciousness, currently conducting Open Philanthropy-funded independent research. Based in Krakow, Poland, he brings eight years of experience spanning research engineering at the Jagiellonian University’s Neurocognitive Processes Lab and safety-oriented roles in the AI safety ecosystem. He has contributed to the Center on Long-Term Risk and held the MATS AI Safety Scholar program, demonstrating a sustained focus on long-term alignment and risk. He holds a Master’s in Cognitive Science with distinction from Jagiellonian University and a BE in Information Technology from AGH University of Science and Technology, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary foundation. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Software Developer at Motorola Solutions, grounding his research in real-world software engineering. Filip combines theoretical rigor with practical engineering to translate advanced safety concepts into scalable, auditable AI systems.
8 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Cognitive Science, 5 with distinction, Master's degree, Cognitive Science, 5 with distinction at Jagiellonian University
AGH University
Polish, English