Ernst Piller

Ernst Piller is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Software Engineering at Technische Universität Wien. His role is affiliated with the E194-01 unit. He holds academic titles including Univ.Doz. (University Docent), Dipl.-Ing. (Diploma in Engineering), and Dr.techn. (Doctor of Technical Sciences).

His research focuses on IT Security, Cryptography, and Software Engineering. He has supervised numerous theses on topics such as IT-security management for SMEs, modern cryptography, DRM systems, RFID data processing, and secure online rental systems. His work emphasizes practical applications in project management and information security awareness training.

Notable advising contributions include guiding students on projects like the 'StegIT' research project involving steganography in digital voice transmission and the development of the ISAT model for IT security training. His expertise extends to hardware token documentation, risk management in IT security, and secure electronic travel documents.

He has been actively involved in academic supervision since at least 2002, with a strong emphasis on bridging theoretical concepts with real-world applications in information security and software systems.