Niklas Schörnig

Niklas Schörnig is a Senior Researcher at the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF) and Head of the Research Group 'Emerging Disruptive Technologies'. His work focuses on the intersection of military technology, arms control, and international security, with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence, drones, and the ethical implications of autonomous warfare.

• Current Affiliation: PRIF (since 2005)
• Doctorate (Dr. phil.): Goethe University Frankfurt (2005)
• Visiting Professor: Goethe University Frankfurt (2011/2012)

Research Interests span emerging military technologies, the future of warfare, AI applications in security, cyberwarfare, and arms control frameworks. His recent publications analyze dual-use technologies, national security strategies, and drone warfare dynamics.

Scientific Awards: Best Article Award (2012) from Zeitschrift für Internationale Beziehungen.

Leadership Roles include heading the 'Emerging Disruptive Technologies' research group and contributing to the CNTR and EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium.