Alexander Pretschner

Prof. Dr. Alexander Pretschner is a leading academic in software and systems engineering at the Technical University of Munich, with additional roles as Chair of the bidt Board of Directors, Member of the Executive Committee, and Chair of the Scientific Directorate at fortiss (Bavarian Research Institute for Software-Intensive Systems). His expertise spans software engineering, information security, and ethical deliberation in agile processes.

• Professor for Software & Systems Engineering, TUM
• Founding Director and Chairman of bidt
• Chair of Scientific Directorate at fortiss

Research interests focus on software engineering with emphasis on testing and information security, alongside pioneering work in AI ethics, digital sustainability, and data privacy. Key projects include EDAP (Ethical Deliberation for Agile Processes), DetDat (Determinants of Data Disclosure), and AIffectiveness in Education.

Publications and lectures address critical issues like "What makes Munich attractive for Open AI?", "How generative AI transforms creative work", and "Balancing benefits and risks of AI assistants in workplaces". Collaborations include prominent researchers like Julian Nida-Rümelin and Niina Zuber.