Armin Spök

Dr. Armin Spök (Ph.D., MSc) is a researcher at the Institute of Human-Centred Computing within Graz University of Technology. His work bridges science, technology, and society, focusing on policy-relevant research in biotechnology and environmental management. Contact: armin.spoek@tugraz.at.

• Education: Dr.phil. (Ph.D. in Philosophy), MSc (Master of Science)

Spök specializes in genetic engineering, GMO risk assessment, and regulatory frameworks. His research examines social acceptability of genome-edited plants, toxicity studies of genetically modified maize, and stakeholder engagement in environmental management. He contributes to EU projects like CHIC and GRACE, producing policy deliverables and systematic reviews.

Recent publications highlight trends in biotechnology governance, plant breeding innovations, and food enzyme safety. His work spans interdisciplinary analysis of GMO impacts, legal regulation, and public perception across Europe and global industrialized nations.

Spök is affiliated with the Science, Technology and Society Unit at TU Graz, conducting research on technology assessment and facilitating science-policy dialogues.