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Katrin BlasekView profile

Professor

• IT Law
• Media Law
• Data Protection Law
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Prof. Dr. Katrin Blasek, LL.M. serves as Professor of Commercial Law at the Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences within the Department of Business and Management. Her academic appointment specifically focuses on IT and Media Law, Data Law and Digitalisation, Artificial Intelligence, and Chinese Law, positioning her at the critical intersection of technology, data governance, and comparative legal systems between Europe and China. Prof. Blasek's research interests center on the complex regulatory challenges emerging from digital transformation, with particular expertise in comparative analysis of Chinese and European legal frameworks. Her work examines artificial intelligence regulation, data protection mechanisms, digital identity systems, credit scoring methodologies, and the adaptation of traditional legal concepts to evolving technological landscapes. She has developed significant expertise in cross-jurisdictional legal challenges, especially regarding the implementation of GDPR principles in international contexts and the comparative study of algorithmic governance. Analysis of her recent scholarly output reveals a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated examination of AI governance frameworks across jurisdictions, with notable emphasis on the China-EU regulatory divergence. Her publications demonstrate consistent engagement with timely legal challenges surrounding digital identity systems (particularly the EU-ID-Wallet), credit scoring transparency, and the practical implementation of 'right to explanation' principles under GDPR. This body of work shows her evolving from foundational comparative legal analysis toward influencing regulatory development through expert contributions to policy discussions. Prof. Blasek maintains active engagement with professional organizations and governmental bodies as reflected in her board memberships and expert roles. She served as President of SP China Alumni e.V. until April 2020 and continues as a Member of the Board of the German-Chinese Lawyers Associations since November 2012. Her professional activities extend to regular expert contributions to the Federal Ministry of Justice's 'Großer Runden Tisch – China' since 2012 and German-Chinese Rule of Law Symposia since 2010. Her professional impact is further demonstrated through her role as peer reviewer for the Hague Journal on the Rule of Law since May 2015, reviewer for ZEVA accreditation processes, and membership on the DAAD selection committee since 2010. These positions reflect significant recognition of her expertise in both European and Chinese legal systems, particularly regarding technology law and data governance frameworks.

Reiner CreutzburgView profile

Professor

• Applied Computer Science
• Algorithms
• Data Structures
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Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Reiner Creutzburg is a professor at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg in the Department of Computer Science and Media , specializing in Applied Computer Science with a focus on Algorithms and Data Structures . Research Focus: Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, IoT Security, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), and Critical Infrastructure Protection Recent Trends: Over 15 recent publications explore AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, image/video processing for event management, and secure voting systems using blockchain.

• Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
• Data Ethics
• Political Philosophy
• +9 more

Dr. Elisa Orrù ist Senior Researcher am Max-Planck-Institut für die Erforschung von Kriminalität, Sicherheit und Recht in Freiburg und leitet dortige Teilprojekte im Horizon Europe-Projekt VIGILANT sowie das BMBF-Projekt Freiburg-RESIST . Sie verfügt über eine Habilitation in Philosophie (2020) an der Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg mit der venia legendi in Philosophie. Universität Mailand (Philosophie, 2004, 110/110 cum laude) Universität Pisa (Rechtswissenschaft, Promotion 2008) Ihre Forschungsschwerpunkte umfassen die Legitimität rechtlich-politischer Systeme , Datenschutz und Privatheit , Sicherheitspolitik , menschliche Autonomie , Gleichheit und Differenz sowie Ethik der Künstlichen Intelligenz . Zentrale Projekte betreffen digitale Überwachung, algorithmische Sicherheitskonzepte und ethische Implikationen von EU-Richtlinien zu Passagierdaten. Ihre wissenschaftlichen Auszeichnungen umfassen die Finalistin des Maria-Grafin-von-Linden-Preises (2021) und mehrere Forschungsstipendien. Sie ist Mitglied in diversen Gremien wie der Società Italiana di Filosofia Politica und im Editorial Board von Jura Gentium . Orrù ist als Gutachterin für DFG, EU-Kommission und internationale Verlage aktiv. Ihre Publikationen analysieren algorithmische Sicherheitspolitik, Small Data für Nachhaltigkeit, ethische Prinzipien für emergente Technologien und die philosophische Relevanz politischer Theaterschaffender wie Olympe de Gouges. Sie hat über 40 wissenschaftliche Arbeiten veröffentlicht und ist in interdisziplinären EU-Forschungsverbänden engagiert.

Michael GøtzeView profile

Professor

• Administrative Law
• Public Law
• Rule of Law
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Michael Gøtze is a Professor of Administrative Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen, where he has served since 2011. He heads the WELMA Centre for Legal Studies in Welfare and Market , focusing on Nordic welfare models and administrative challenges. His professional background includes service as a judge at the Eastern High Court and civil service at the Ministry of the Interior. Research Focus: Professor Gøtze's work examines rule of law challenges in digital governance, public accountability, and administrative systems. Key areas include: AI/digitalization impacts on legislation and administration Transparency mechanisms and freedom of information laws Whistleblowing protections for public employees Control frameworks (ombudsman systems, scrutiny commissions) Regulatory quality during crises (e.g., COVID-19 responses) External Engagements: Member of Danish Law on Freedom of Information revision committee (2024–2025) Assisting President of Energy Complaints Board (2013–present) Legal evaluator for Danish National Audit Institution (2020–present) Investigator in Nordic Waste environmental liability case (2025)

DEMET ÇELİK ULUSOYView profile

Associate Professor

• Constitutional Law
• Data Protection Law
• Privacy Law
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Demet Çelik Ulusoy serves as Vice Dean at the Faculty of Law, Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU). She holds a PhD in Public Law from Ankara University (2006-2013), a Master's in Law from EMU (2000-2002), and a Bachelor's in Law from EMU (1996-2000). Her academic leadership includes organizing international conferences like 'Constitutional Democracy and the Rule of Law: Mediterranean Perspectives' (2022). Her research focuses on: Constitutional law frameworks and comparative government systems Data protection regulations and privacy rights in digital environments Legal informatics applications in public health crises Human rights implications during states of emergency She teaches advanced courses including Constitutional Law, Data Protection Law, Comparative Constitutional Law, and Right to Privacy. She received the EMU Research Incentive Award (2021) for scholarly contributions. Currently advises graduate students in the Comparative Legal Systems Master's program, a joint initiative with the University of Bologna.

Egemen FALCIOĞLUView profile

Assistant Professor

• Administrative Law
• Constitutional Law
• Health Law
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Egemen FALCIOĞLU serves as an Assistant Professor and Vice Dean at Beykent University's Faculty of Law, Department of Administrative Law. He holds dual academic appointments while maintaining active teaching responsibilities across undergraduate and graduate programs. His educational background includes a Doctorate from Istanbul University's Institute of Social Sciences (2018) with thesis on judicial control of regulatory boards, an LLM in International Law from Temple University (2006), and a Law Degree from Ankara University (2001). His research spans critical intersections of administrative law with health policy, education governance, AI regulation, and intellectual property systems. FALCIOĞLU's scholarly output reveals evolving focus from traditional administrative law domains toward emerging challenges including AI governance (2024), pandemic-era educational autonomy (2021), and anti-vaccination discourse management (2019). His publications consistently address procedural justice concerns within regulatory frameworks, particularly examining how omnibus legislation impacts citizens' rights to seek legal remedies. 2025: Audit mechanisms for foundation universities 2024: AI-human administrative relationships 2022: Child welfare/public interest nexus 2020: Omnibus bill implications for legal rights As thesis supervisor, he guides research on health administration liability, tax law corrections, and local government powers. His teaching portfolio includes Administrative Law (General Principles/Trial Law), Constitutional Law, Health Law, and specialized courses on tax systems and economic law developments taught in both Turkish and English.

Luc RollandView profile

Lecturer

• Robotics
• Advanced Robotics
• Parallel Robot Design
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Luc Rolland is a Lecturer at the University of the West of Scotland, affiliated with the School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences. He has maintained an active research profile since 1996 with recent collaborations at Centrale Nantes, Memorial University, and other international institutions. His research focuses on high-performance robotics systems design across multiple application domains. Rolland's work spans material handling systems, high-speed milling machinery, solar tracking mechanisms, palettizing solutions, reconfigurable robots, and stair-climbing platforms. His expertise extends to robot modeling, simulation, and control systems with particular emphasis on path planning and path pursuit certification. Recent publications (2021-2023) demonstrate a strategic expansion into healthcare robotics, decontamination systems, and autonomous vehicle validation. His work shows strong interdisciplinary connections between mechanical engineering, environmental science, and public health applications, particularly in ozone-based decontamination systems and UAV technology. Advanced robotics system design and implementation Parallel manipulator development for specialized applications UAV path planning and sense-and-avoid systems Hydrogen fuel cell systems for maritime applications Validation methodologies for autonomous vehicle features Rolland actively supervises three PhD students on projects related to UAV path planning, sense-and-avoid systems, and hydrogen-powered ship design. His research collaborations span Memorial University of Newfoundland, Centrale Nantes, and other international institutions. He has served as a visiting researcher at Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences and Changchun Institute of Technology, while also hosting academic visitors and providing peer review services for academic journals.

• Control Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Electric Vehicles
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Professor Abdelhamid Rabhi is a Full Professor at Université de Picardie Jules Verne (UPJV) in France, where he leads research in the SYSCOM (Systems and Control) domain. His work focuses on the application of advanced control techniques to renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and power electronics, with strong emphasis on experimental validation of theoretical approaches. Professor Rabhi's research spans multiple interconnected areas: Advanced control strategies including fuzzy logic, robust control (H-infinity), and predictive control Renewable energy integration and optimization (photovoltaic, wind) Electric vehicle power management and control, including battery/supercapacitor systems Microgrid operation, protection, and fault diagnosis Power electronics for energy conversion systems His recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a strong focus on practical implementation challenges, with particular attention to thermal effects, component aging, and real-world validation. Professor Rabhi's work consistently bridges theoretical control concepts with practical engineering solutions for sustainable energy challenges, as evidenced by frequent mentions of experimental verification in his publications. Notable achievements include: Exceptionally productive research output with 14+ papers in 2025 alone Active international collaborations, particularly with Tunisian and Mexican institutions Editorial contributions to major conference proceedings on electronic engineering and renewable energy Publications in high-impact journals including Energy, IEEE Access, and Scientific Reports Professor Rabhi maintains an active research program addressing critical challenges in sustainable energy systems. His lab provides students with opportunities to work on cutting-edge problems combining theoretical development with practical implementation, preparing them for careers at the forefront of energy system innovation.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Constraint Satisfaction Problems
• Optimization
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Dr. Hatem Ahriz is a Professor at Robert Gordon University's School of Computing, Engineering & Technology, with a distinguished career spanning over 25 years in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity research. His academic journey began with a BSc in Computer Science (1987-1992), followed by an MSc (1993-1994) and PhD in Artificial Intelligence (1994-1998). Dr. Ahriz's research has evolved from constraint satisfaction and optimization problems to cutting-edge cybersecurity applications, with particular expertise in Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). His work combines artificial intelligence, machine learning, and security frameworks to develop innovative solutions for threat detection and cyber defense systems. His recent publications (2019-2024) show a clear shift toward cybersecurity applications, with multiple papers on APT detection frameworks, machine learning approaches for threat analysis, and cyber physical systems security. This represents a natural progression from his earlier foundational work on distributed constraint satisfaction problems. Active supervision of PhD students in cybersecurity Current research project on AI-powered vulnerability detection systems Teaching expertise in database systems and information security Dr. Ahriz maintains active collaborations with industry partners, as evidenced by his project with CyberShell Solutions to develop a SaaS platform for Cyber Threat Intelligence. His research bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in critical infrastructure protection and enterprise security.

Rainer MühlhoffView profile

Professor

• Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
• Data Protection
• Critical Social Theory
• +7 more

Rainer Mühlhoff is Professor of Ethics of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Osnabrück's Institute of Cognitive Science, with additional affiliation at the Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society in Berlin. He leads the Ethics and Critical Theories of Artificial Intelligence research group, focusing on the societal implications of digital technologies through interdisciplinary collaboration between philosophy, media studies, and computer science. His research spans critical analysis of AI's ethical dimensions, including data protection frameworks, predictive privacy violations, and the relationship between algorithmic systems and authoritarian tendencies. Key thematic areas include: Power dynamics in datafication and AI governance Intersectional discrimination in automated decision-making Collective privacy as a structural concern Historical parallels between digital fascism and 20th-century authoritarianism Educational strategies for digital literacy and critical engagement Mühlhoff's recent publications analyze how predictive algorithms enable new forms of population management through insurance discrimination, hiring practices, and immigration control. His work advocates for reimagined regulatory frameworks that address AI's structural power imbalances rather than merely technical fixes. Current research initiatives include the DFG-funded project Predictive Knowledge is Power (2025) examining collective privacy frameworks, and development of school curricula through the Data Ethics Outreach Lab (DEOL) which translates academic research into educational materials for critical digital literacy. Professional activities include regular appearances at major conferences (Chaos Communication Congress, re:publica), media commentary (Deutschlandfunk, ARD), and public engagement through book launches and radio discussions addressing AI's societal impacts.

Klaus ThelenView profile

Professor

• Automotive Electronics
• Analog and Digital Circuits
• Microcontroller Technology
• +5 more

Prof. Klaus Thelen is a Professor of Analog and Digital Circuits, Microcontroller Technology, and Automotive Electronics at Ruhr-West University of Applied Sciences. He heads the Institute of Measurement and Sensor Technology and serves as program director for the Bachelor's degree in Automotive Electronics and Electric Mobility, which has been offered since the winter semester of 2017. Dr. Thelen earned his Electrical Engineering degree from RWTH Aachen University, completing his diploma thesis at the Max Planck Institute in Grenoble in 1990. He received his doctorate from ETH Zurich in 1993 for research on optoelectronic integrated circuits based on GaAs. Before academia, he held significant industry positions at Philips Semiconductors (NXP) and Helbako GmbH, focusing on CMOS circuit optimization and automotive electronic control units. His research spans automotive electronics, analog/digital circuit design, microcontroller applications, and advanced sensor technologies. Dr. Thelen specializes in automotive safety systems, temperature measurement techniques, and electromagnetic applications, with particular emphasis on child safety monitoring, radar-based detection systems, and thermal management solutions for automotive electronics. Dr. Thelen's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on automotive safety innovations, especially child protection systems using radar and sensor technologies. His work bridges electrical engineering principles with practical automotive applications, emphasizing measurement accuracy and system reliability in challenging environments. Developed the Bachelor's program in Automotive Electronics and Electric Mobility Established university cooperation with Qingdao University of Science and Technology Created international partnerships with Wayne State University in Detroit Holds patent for contactless temperature determination in cooking devices Serves as VDE contact lecturer At Ruhr-West University, Dr. Thelen teaches across the Automotive Electronics curriculum, including Introduction to Automotive Electronics, Digital Systems-Microcontroller Technology, and Electrodynamics for the Master's program. His teaching emphasizes practical applications of electronic systems in modern vehicles, preparing students for careers in the rapidly evolving automotive industry.