Sebastian Obermeier

Sebastian Obermeier is a Professor and Co-Head of the Applied Cyber Security Research Lab at the Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. He holds a Dr. rer. nat. (Computer Science) from Universität Paderborn (2008) and has over 15 years of academic and industry experience. His research focuses on cybersecurity in critical infrastructures, quantum-safe cryptography, and industrial control systems.

Education:

• Dr. rer. nat. in Computer Science, Universität Paderborn (2005–2008)
• Diplom-Informatiker, Universität Paderborn (2004–2005)
• Bachelor in Computer Science, Universität Paderborn (2000–2004)

Research Projects:

• Development of a cybersecurity testbench for building automation (multiple phases)
• Quantum-Safe Cryptography integration in OT/IT systems
• Cybersecurity for Substation Automation forensics
• Hardening power grid systems against domain-specific cyberattacks

Key Contributions:

• HydroLab: Security research platform for hydroelectric systems
• Automation recovery frameworks for critical infrastructure

His work bridges academic research with industry applications, emphasizing real-world cybersecurity challenges in energy and industrial systems. Notable collaborations include projects on forensic readiness via honeypots and resilience center conceptualization.