Michael Sachs

Michael Sachs is a Researcher and Project Manager at the University for Continuing Education Krems, specifically within the Division of Teaching Development and Digital Transformation. He specializes in e-participation, digital governance, and civic engagement technologies. His work focuses on designing secure and inclusive digital platforms for public decision-making, with notable projects such as 'Authentifizierung bei demokratischer Online-Beteiligung' (2014–2016), funded by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG).

Key research areas include electronic identity management, evaluation frameworks for e-participation systems, and the application of digital tools in public administration. Sachs has contributed to international conferences like CeDEM and IRIS, presenting on topics such as platform design principles, privacy in e-participation, and trust-building mechanisms in voting systems. His publications explore theoretical and practical aspects of digital democracy, including case studies on citizen engagement platforms and mobile health ID systems.

He has collaborated on projects funded by the EU (e.g., 'Advanced decision support for Smart Governance') and served as a principle investigator for KIRAS-funded initiatives. Sachs also lectures on digital transformation, e-governance, and the role of ICT in enhancing transparency and public participation.

His work emphasizes cross-cultural and cross-sectoral collaboration, aiming to bridge the gap between technological innovation and civic needs. Sachs' contributions span theoretical research, practical project implementation, and policy advising in the domain of digital democracy.