Professor Williams is an international authority in artificial intelligence (AI) and human-robot interaction. Her research has changed design paradigms in intelligent systems and significantly advanced decision-making under risk and uncertainty in open, complex and dynamic environments. The results of her work have been adopted by industry, including IBM, Infosys, Boeing and Visual Risk, and leading international research groups at CNRS France, Stanford University and Carnegie-Mellon University. Her high standing both in academia and industry is acknowledged through numerous awards, invitations, and distinguished appointments.