Martin BRENNECKE

Martin BRENNECKE is a doctoral researcher at the University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT), affiliated with the FINATRAX research group led by Prof. Dr. Gilbert Fridgen. He is pursuing a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering within the Doctoral Programme at the University of Luxembourg. His research bridges management and computer science, focusing on decentralized technologies like distributed ledgers, digital identities, and multiparty computations, particularly their societal and organizational impacts. He holds a master’s in International Economics and Governance and a bachelor’s in Philosophy and Economics from the University of Bayreuth, Germany, with an interdisciplinary focus on integrating economics, public policy, and philosophy into information systems research.

**Research Contributions**: Martin has published in journals like Information Systems Frontiers and conferences such as ICIS and HICSS. His work explores blockchain governance, AI-driven cybersecurity, and socio-technical challenges in decentralized finance. His articles analyze topics ranging from Ethereum mixers to federated learning adoption strategies, reflecting a dual focus on technical innovation and socio-ethical implications.

**Professional Involvement**: He serves as a reviewer for journals including Financial Innovation and conferences like ECIS and PACIS, and as an associate editor at the Academy of Management (AoM). Previously, he worked as a research assistant at Fraunhofer Institute and interned in e-commerce and automotive sectors, gaining industry insights into strategic information management and distributed ledger applications.

**Technical Expertise**: His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating computer science with management science to address challenges in digital transformation, energy transitions, and financial systems. Current research agendas include blockchain’s role in social justice and the human factors influencing blockchain ecosystem adoption.