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Prof. Kai Erenli serves as a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna, where he heads the bachelor's program "Interactive Media & Games Business". Additionally, since 2013, he has directed the legal department of a Viennese animation company, specializing in gaming law and contract law. His career uniquely bridges academic scholarship and industry practice, with deep expertise in IT law dating back to 2003, certified project management credentials, and prior experience managing an advertising agency.
Erenli's research centers on the legal frontiers of digital innovation, with primary emphases on IT law, gaming law, and the regulatory challenges of virtual/augmented reality environments. His scholarship critically examines intellectual property frameworks in virtual worlds, cryptocurrency regulation, and the application of gamification principles in educational contexts. He consistently explores tensions between technological advancement and existing legal structures, advocating for adaptive jurisprudence that accommodates immersive technologies while protecting user rights and commercial interests.
Analysis of his 2012-2019 publications reveals a sustained focus on practical legal implications of emerging technologies. His work demonstrates increasing sophistication in addressing virtual asset ownership, location-based gaming compliance, and VR/AR content regulation, with notable contributions to educational technology law and cryptocurrency governance. The interdisciplinary nature of his research bridges computer science, legal theory, and media studies.
Scientific recognition includes:
- ars docendi state prize in "Economics and Law" category (Austrian Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy, 2015)
As academic program head, Erenli provides institutional leadership and mentorship for bachelor's students in interactive media and gaming business. His role involves curriculum development, industry partnership cultivation, and academic oversight, though specific doctoral advisees or research grants aren't documented in available sources. His industry legal consultancy demonstrates applied scholarship beyond traditional academia.
Prof. Erenli has pioneered the VICERO virtual world education platform and contributed to establishing a major German-speaking e-learning infrastructure. His collaborative projects frequently involve cross-disciplinary teams integrating legal experts, technologists, and educators to develop compliant immersive experiences. Current work continues through his blog Virtuellewelten.at and ongoing industry consultancy.
