Morten Falch

Morten Falch is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electronic Systems, affiliated with The Technical Faculty of IT and Design at Aalborg University. His work focuses on cybersecurity, digital transformation, telecommunications policy, and public-private partnerships. He has led numerous projects addressing cybersecurity in wireless networks, EU-US policy frameworks, and sustainable telecommunication infrastructure.

Key research areas include cybersecurity economics, regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies, and the societal impact of digital policies. Falch has collaborated on initiatives like the BEiNG WISE project (cybersecurity in wireless systems) and DINNOCAP (digital innovation capacity building). His publications span over 25 years, with recent emphasis on darkweb market analysis, IoT security, and EU cybersecurity institutions.

He has supervised 4 PhD students and contributed to policy white papers on cross-border e-government services and Baltic Sea Region cybersecurity strategies. Falch’s work bridges academic research with practical industry challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to technological governance.

Notable projects include:

• CA22104 BEiNG WISE (2023-2027): Cybersecurity in next-gen wireless networks
• DINNOCAP (2021): Digital innovation capacity building across industries
• PISH (2020-2023): Intercultural communications in STEM education

Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary cybersecurity research groups and policy think tanks focusing on EU digital policy and emerging tech governance.