Maria Kattavenos-Lukan

Maria Kattavenos-Lukan is a University Assistant at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU), affiliated with the Institute for Austrian and European Economic Criminal Law. She holds an LL.M. from WU and is pursuing doctoral studies in Business Law, focusing on the criminal protection of crypto assets. Her professional roles include serving as a Visiting Scholar at LMU Munich (2023), Research Associate, and eLearning Assistant. She has extensive legal experience, including internships at KPMG, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, and the Vienna Labour and Social Court.

• Education: Bachelor's (2017), Master's (2020), and ongoing Ph.D. in Business Law at WU; semester abroad at the University of Illinois (2017).
• Research Interests: Criminal law, cybercrime, financial crime, and European legal frameworks. Her work addresses topics like crypto asset regulation, sports betting fraud, and legislative corruption.

Her publications span academic journals and edited volumes, addressing issues such as blockchain security, bribery in governance, and legal definitions of non-cash payments. Notable awards include the Talenta Award (2021) for her Master's thesis and top academic rankings during her studies.