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Konrad Kollnig is an Assistant Professor at Maastricht University’s Faculty of Law, specializing in the intersection of law and technology. He leads the RegTech4AI project, which combines legal and technical methods to address challenges in the AI and digital platforms sector. His academic background includes a PhD and MSc from the University of Oxford and a BSc from RWTH Aachen, with his PhD thesis winning the prestigious Stefano Rodotà Award 2024. Research focuses on market power analysis in digital platforms, ethical AI governance, and privacy-preserving technologies. He developed the TrackerControl app (200,000+ downloads) to expose app tracking practices. His work has influenced EU, OECD, US FTC, and other regulatory bodies, and been featured in Forbes, Wired, and New Scientist. Key achievements include winning the United Nations Privacy Competition 2022 and the Best Student Privacy Paper Award 2022. He holds a five-year RegTech4AI project grant (€2.1M) funding six researchers. Talks and collaborations span institutions like Georgetown University, CNIL, and the Council of Europe. His interdisciplinary approach bridges computer science, law, and policy to address systemic risks in digital ecosystems.

• Digital Privacy
• AI Ethics
• Regulatory Technology (RegTech)
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Prof. Muhammad Ashfaq is a Professor of Applied Sciences at Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences , with over 16 years of international experience in business, finance, and academia. He holds a PhD from the University of Tübingen (Germany) and an MBA from Coburg University (Germany), specializing in Financial Management and Islamic Banking. His research focuses on FinTech, Islamic Finance, Sustainable Banking, and Blockchain technologies . He has held visiting faculty roles at LSI Business School Cambodia and Coburg University’s international MBA program. Education PhD: 'Knowledge, Attitude and Practices toward Islamic Banking and Finance: An Empirical Analysis of Retail Consumers in Germany' (University of Tübingen, 2016) MBA in Financial Management (Coburg University, Germany) Post Graduate Diploma in Islamic Banking and Finance Research Interests : Explores digital transformation in financial systems, cryptocurrency regulation, AI applications in banking, and ethical finance frameworks. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical implementations in GCC, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions. He emphasizes sustainable finance solutions aligned with Sharia principles. Professional Contributions : Pioneered curriculum development for finance programs in the Netherlands, Pakistan, Cambodia, and Germany. Specializes in cross-border academic collaboration, accreditation processes (Bologna, German, Dutch systems), and digital innovation in education. Holds leadership roles in operational management and stakeholder coordination across multinational institutions. Awards & Recognition Young Scholars Research Award (Bilkent University, 2015) LGFW Scholarship (PhD, University of Tübingen) Teaching & Industrial Experience : Taught courses on Global Halal Industry, Strategic Management, and Supply Chain Operations. Advised multinational corporations like Pfizer and Amanah IIFE. Expertise in change management, digital transformation, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Labs & Teams : Leads research initiatives on FinTech adoption patterns and Islamic finance digitization, collaborating with international think-tanks and financial regulators.

• FinTech
• Islamic Finance
• Sustainable Finance
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