Ina Schiering

Professor Ina Schiering is a distinguished academic at Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences, serving as Professor in the Faculty of Computer Science. She will assume the role of Vice President for Research, Development and Technology Transfer in September 2025, and currently holds a Research Professorship (2021-2026). Professor Schiering serves in numerous leadership roles including Managing Director of the Institute for Distributed Systems, Board member of the Center for Digital Technologies (DIGIT), and Deputy spokesperson of the cooperative doctoral program "Digital Transformation to a Sustainable Society" of TU Clausthal and Ostfalia University.

Her research interests span IT Security, Privacy (particularly data protection risks and data protection impact assessment), Data Governance, and Datensouveränität. She also focuses on Digital Transformation applications in fields like forest and water management, Assistive Technologies for inclusion, and Internet of Things with Wireless Sensor Networks. Professor Schiering leads a research group with over a dozen members working on projects that bridge technical security aspects with practical applications in healthcare, rehabilitation, and environmental contexts.

Professor Schiering's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on privacy by design frameworks, data protection impact assessments, and the development of assistive technologies like the RehaGoal App. Her work shows a consistent trajectory toward making digital technologies more secure, privacy-preserving, and accessible for diverse user groups, particularly those with cognitive challenges.

Her scientific contributions include numerous publications in reputable venues, with recent work appearing in IEEE Access, Springer's IFIP series, and specialized journals in privacy, security, and rehabilitation. She has co-edited several volumes of Privacy and Identity Management proceedings and has made significant contributions to the understanding of data protection in digital environments.

Professor Schiering actively supervises students, with opportunities available for Bachelor's and Master's theses in Security, Privacy, and Applied Cryptography. Her lab provides students with hands-on experience in developing practical solutions for real-world challenges in digital security and privacy.