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Marcus Birath serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Technology at the University of Skövde's School of Informatics. His office is located in Room PA410L and he can be contacted at marcus.birath@his.se or by phone at 0500-448892. He holds dual administrative roles as both Training Course Manager and Program Manager for undergraduate programs in his field.
Dr. Birath's research focuses on human-centered aspects of information security, examining how users interact with security technologies across different demographic groups. His work investigates authentication adoption patterns, digital forensics cooperation, and password security systems with particular attention to generational differences between digital natives and immigrants. His research bridges theoretical security principles with practical user considerations, making significant contributions to usable security frameworks.
His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with four major works from 2020-2025 in reputable venues including the International Journal of Information Security and proceedings of the IFIP WG 11.12 International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance. These publications reveal trends toward increasingly sophisticated examination of human factors in security technology adoption.
As an educator, Dr. Birath coordinates multiple undergraduate courses ranging from 3 to 9 credits, covering foundational topics in information technology and cybersecurity. His teaching responsibilities indicate a strong commitment to developing curriculum that prepares students for real-world security challenges while maintaining academic rigor.
