Robert Kert

Univ.Prof. Dr. Robert Kert is a Professor at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien), specializing in Austrian and European Economic Criminal Law. He serves as the Head of the academic unit focusing on this field and is actively involved in research, publications, and legal commentary. His work spans over two decades with notable contributions to criminal law, financial regulations, and EU legal frameworks. Kert has authored or co-authored over 250 publications, including textbooks, legal commentaries, and articles on topics such as money laundering, sanctions compliance, and judicial procedures. He also participates in international projects and collaborates with institutions like the European Public Prosecutor's Office. His research emphasizes legal harmonization within the EU, corporate liability, and the intersection of criminal law with environmental and financial sectors. Awards and grants are noted in his profile, though specifics are not detailed. He leads discussions on emerging legal challenges, such as digital evidence and climate-related criminal liability.

Education and Affiliations:

• PhD (Dr.iur.) in Law
• Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien)
• Active in academic leadership and editorial roles for legal journals

Research Interests:
Dr. Kert's work focuses on:

• Criminal law principles and their application to economic and financial contexts
• EU legal directives, particularly in anti-money laundering and corporate compliance
• Judicial procedures and evidence admissibility in cross-border cases
• Environmental and climate-related criminal liability
• Corporate and institutional responsibility in legal frameworks

Publications and Projects:
Over 250 peer-reviewed articles, books, and commentaries since 2000, with recent focus on digital evidence, EU sanctions, and climate law. Collaborates on projects addressing legal challenges in financial crimes and EU institutional reforms.

Awards and Grants:
Two awards noted but details unspecified. Active in grant-funded research on EU criminal law harmonization and digital justice systems.

Advising and Labs:
Mentorship of two supervised works. Leads academic teams at WU Wien and contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives on legal-tech and environmental justice.