Siegfried Handschuh

Prof. Dr. Siegfried Handschuh is a Full Professor for Data Science and Natural Language Processing at the Institut für Informatik (ICS-HSG), University of St. Gallen. His research focuses on advanced NLP techniques, financial text analysis, and AI-driven solutions in cybersecurity and education. He leads projects like CS-AWARE-NEXT, enhancing cybersecurity awareness in public institutions. Prof. Handschuh has authored over 100 publications, with recent work emphasizing transformer optimization, generative AI applications, and educational tools for argumentative writing. His team collaborates with companies like Rheasoft and Peracton on AI-powered financial analytics and cybersecurity systems.

• Education: Doctorate in Computer Science, specialized in knowledge representation and semantic web technologies.
• Research Interests: Data science, machine learning, financial NLP, cybersecurity, and AI in education.

His work bridges academia and industry, addressing real-world challenges in finance, cybersecurity, and educational technology through innovative AI frameworks.