Hartwig Pautz

Hartwig Pautz is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Education and Social Sciences, University of the West of Scotland (UWS). He holds a PhD from Glasgow Caledonian University (2008) and has conducted post-doctoral research in EU-funded projects on policing in Europe. His expertise spans political science, policy analysis, and the role of think tanks in governance. He teaches sociology, politics, and policy studies at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

• Research Focus: Think tanks, policy expertise, AI in policymaking, e-democracy, and social care.
• Collaborations: Active in the UWS-Oxfam Partnership to advance sustainable and equitable policies for Scotland.
• Key Awards: 2009 Early Career Regional Studies Association Award.

His recent work examines AI’s impact on e-policymaking and advocates for integrating care into national policy frameworks. He has organized events such as the 'Making Policy Care' forum and contributed to debates on poverty reduction strategies in Scotland.