Thomas Maillart

Thomas Maillart is a Senior Lecturer and researcher at the Research Institute for Statistics and Information Science at the University of Geneva. His work bridges complex systems, collective intelligence, and cybersecurity, with a focus on modeling human dynamics and digital risks.

Education:

• PhD in Science, ETH Zurich (2011)
• Master’s degree, EPFL (2005)

His research centers on understanding how incentives, structures, and social interactions shape collective behavior in online and physical environments. He investigates topics such as cyber risks, privacy, resilience, and technological innovation. His work often applies statistical physics and data science to socio-technical systems, including open-source software development, cybersecurity policy, and human behavior modeling.

His recent publications reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research, combining insights from computer science, economics, psychology, and public policy. He explores how machine learning can forecast digitization labor needs, how collective action enhances cybersecurity, and how bio-sensors can aid in medical diagnosis. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals such as Science, PLOS ONE, and Physical Review.

Scientific Awards:

• Zurich Dissertation Prize (2012) for pioneering work on cyber risks

Thomas Maillart has advised and collaborated with numerous researchers and students, though specific names are not listed in the provided text. He has been involved in significant research grants and initiatives, including cybersecurity consulting for governmental and private organizations and co-founding a cybersecurity startup in 2005. His academic service includes organizing and presenting at international conferences such as WEIS and ACM conferences.

He is associated with several research platforms, including ResearchGate, Google Scholar, LinkedIn, and Twitter, and has contributed to both peer-reviewed and practitioner-oriented publications. His recent editorial work includes co-editing a book on critical information infrastructure security.