Paul Timmers

Dr. Paul Timmers holds multiple academic and professional roles. He is a Professor at the European University Cyprus, a Research Associate at the Oxford Internet Institute (University of Oxford), and a Visiting Professor at KU Leuven and the University of Rijeka. Additionally, he serves as CEO of iivii, Senior Advisor at EPC Brussels, President of the Supervisory Board of the Estonian eGovernance Academy, and has held leadership positions in the European Commission, including directing legislation and funding for cybersecurity, e-ID, digital privacy, digital health, and smart cities.

His education includes a Physics PhD from Radboud University (Nijmegen, NL), an MBA from Warwick University (UK), an EU fellowship at UNC Chapel Hill (US), and a cybersecurity qualification from Harvard.

Research interests focus on digital governance, cybersecurity, e-government, and policy frameworks for emerging technologies. His work bridges academia and policy, addressing challenges in digital privacy, digital health systems, and smart city infrastructure. He has advised on EU-level initiatives and contributed to global standards in digital transformation.

Prior roles include Director at the European Commission, where he shaped policies and funding programs, and leadership in ICT startups. He has also held visiting roles at TU Wien and other universities, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration between technology and public policy.