Gunnar Stevens

Gunnar Stevens is a Professor and Divisional Director of IT-Security and Consumer Computing at the University of Siegen's Faculty of Information Systems and New Media. His research focuses on consumer-oriented technologies, including privacy-enhancing systems, human-robot interaction, sustainable mobility solutions, and explainable AI.

Dr. Stevens' work bridges technical security with human-centered design, investigating topics such as algorithmic accountability in dating apps, digital sovereignty, privacy norm formation through gamification, and sustainable transportation behavior. Recent projects examine the digitalization of household administrative labor and renewable energy preferences for EV charging.

He has led numerous projects on usable security policies, smart home intelligibility, and trust in voice assistants. His methodological approach combines design studies, living lab implementations, and empirical evaluations of technology adoption.