Farsam Salimi is a Professor at the Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology , University of Vienna. As Deputy Head of Institute , he focuses on IT criminal law, police law, state security law, terrorism, organized crime, and international criminal law . Contact: Schenkenstraße 4, 1010 Vienna, farsam.salimi@univie.ac.at . Research Focus : Cybercrime, environmental criminal law, counterterrorism, and digital evidence admissibility. Projects : iLiKe (immigration and criminal law), Internet of Threats (smart home security), and Resilience of Law (crisis resilience). Publications : Co-authored monographs on IT Criminal Law and Environmental Criminal Law , legislative commentaries on the Police State Protection Act , and contributions to EU evidence admissibility frameworks. Lectures : Regularly teaches IT Criminal Law , Criminal Policy , and Legal Literacy at the University of Vienna.
FH-Prof. Dr. Markus Wagner is a full-time Professor at St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Industry 4.0, Data Visualization, and Cybersecurity. He holds a Dr. techn. from TU Wien (2017), an MSc in Game Engineering and Simulation from Technikum Wien (2013), and a BSc in Industrial Simulations from FH St. Pölten (2011). He leads the Josef Ressel Center for Knowledge-Assisted Visual Analytics for Industrial Manufacturing Data and serves as the Continuing Education Coordinator for Media and Digital Technologies. His roles include course leadership in programs like Agricultural Management and Technology, Data Intelligence, and UX Development. Research focuses on Visual Analytics , Cybersecurity , and Human-Computer Interaction , with notable contributions to knowledge-assisted systems for malware analysis, industrial data visualization, and second-screen applications. Projects include the Industrial Data Lab , SENSITRACK , and KAVA-Time . He is a member of the University’s board (2023–2026) and contributes to military ICT expertise at the BMLV. Key projects include developing tools for air traffic control visualization, privacy-aware IoT systems, and virtual reality driving simulations. His work bridges academic research with industrial applications, emphasizing user-centered design and cross-platform solutions.
Aljosha Judmayer is affiliated with the Faculty of Computer Science and actively contributes to the Security and Privacy and Theory and Applications of Algorithms research groups. His work spans blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and privacy mechanisms in software systems. Research Interests : Aljosha specializes in blockchain security, smart contract vulnerabilities, and interdisciplinary challenges between legal frameworks and decentralized technologies. His focus areas include privacy protocols, cryptocurrency economics, and secure messaging systems. Projects and Collaborations : He is part of the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Improving Security of Information Processes in Production Systems (CDL-SQI), collaborating with researchers like Weippl, Ullrich, and Stifter on blockchain-based security solutions. Recent Publications : His 2025 work on WhatsApp’s handshake mechanism addresses privacy risks in encrypted communication. In 2023, he explored miner extractable value in blockchain transactions and contributed to harmonizing blockchain terminology across disciplines. Activities : Aljosha has presented at events such as the Science to Science Blockchain Summit Mysterium and participated in panel discussions on decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain applications in healthcare.
Dipl.-Ing. Oliver Eigner BSc is a Researcher in IT Security and Coordinator for AI & Digital Transformation at St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences' Department of Computer Science and Security. He holds a Master's degree in Information Security and Bachelor's degree in IT Security from the same institution. Master Information Security (2014-2016), St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences Bachelor IT Security (2011-2014), St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences HTL Ybbs a.d. Donau, Network Technology (2011) His research focuses on Trustworthy AI , Cyber-Physical Systems Security , and Resilient Artificial Intelligence . He leads projects like TrustAI (2026), FAIRAI, and Secure Supply Chains for Critical Systems (SSCCS). His work bridges AI ethics , security in multimodal logistics , and cybersecurity education . Recent publications demonstrate his expertise in AI security frameworks (2024), active learning applications (2024), and environmental monitoring via microwave links (2022). He contributes to conferences like Machine Learning Prague and IEEE COINS. Contact: oliver.eigner@fhstp.ac.at
Peter Kieseberg is a Lecturer and Senior Researcher at the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences , affiliated with the Institute for IT Security Research and Department of Computer Science and Security . He has held his lecturer position since November 2017 and contributes to research in Cybersecurity , Artificial Intelligence , and Blockchain Technologies . His research spans AI Security , Cyber Resilience , Data Privacy , and Explainable AI . He has co-authored numerous publications on topics such as Secure Drone Integration , AI Procurement Guidelines , and Blockchain-based Auditing . His work often bridges technical and legal domains, emphasizing Ethics and Transparency . Key Trends: Recent articles focus on Cyber Resilience Fundamentals , Controllable AI , and Risk Factors in AI Applications . Projects: Active in initiatives like A3 (AI Act for Austria) , Dataskop , and Josef Ressel Center for Blockchain Technologies . Education: Studied Technical Mathematics in Computer Science at TU Wien (2001–2007).
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Susanne Auer-Mayer serves as Head of the Institute for Austrian and European Labour Law and Social Law and Deputy Head of the Department of Private Law at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien). With a distinguished academic career spanning over 15 years, she has established herself as a leading expert in labor law, social law, and European labor and social law. Her academic leadership extends to supervising numerous Bachelor's and Master's theses, contributing significantly to legal education in Austria. Prof. Auer-Mayer's research focuses on contemporary challenges at the intersection of labor law and digital transformation, with particular expertise in digitalization in employment , data protection in employment relationships , disability law , and anti-discrimination law . Her work bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical workplace applications, addressing issues such as AI in the workplace, remote working arrangements, and the evolving nature of employment relationships in the digital age. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward examining the legal implications of digital transformation in labor relations, with approximately 40% of her 2023-2025 publications focusing on digital workplace issues, AI applications, data protection, and the adaptation of traditional labor law concepts to new work arrangements. Another significant portion addresses disability rights, equal treatment, and social security law. Researcher of the Month (WU Vienna, February 2023) "Herbert Tumpel Prize" within the framework of the Theodor Körner Fund (2018) "AK Science Prize" of the Chamber of Labor of Upper Austria (2011) "Award of Excellence" of the Federal Ministry of Science and Research (2011) Prof. Auer-Mayer actively supervises Bachelor's and Master's theses according to established guidelines and has secured significant research funding, including a European Commission project on "Study supporting the monitoring of the Posting of Workers Directive 2018/957/EU and of the Enforcement Directive 2014/67/EU" and collaboration with the Max Planck Institute on "Pension Maps - Visualising the Institutional Structure of Old Age Security." Her research leadership extends to directing the Competence Center for Nonprofit Organizations and Social Entrepreneurship. As Head of the Institute for Austrian and European Labour Law and Social Law, she oversees a dynamic research environment that examines labor law from both national and European perspectives, with particular emphasis on how traditional legal frameworks adapt to contemporary workplace challenges including digitalization, changing employment relationships, and evolving social security needs.
Verena Schmid is a Researcher at the University for Continuing Education Krems, affiliated with the Center for E-Governance. Her work focuses on digital governance innovations, legal frameworks for automation, and interdisciplinary solutions for public sector challenges. She contributes to projects like DPP4Electronics (2024-2026) and 'Early disinformation recognition of dangerous online news trends' (2024-2025), funded by institutions like FFG and the Austrian Ministry. Her research explores AI integration in administrative processes, blockchain applications, and data-driven policy-making. She co-authored works on smart contracts, digital legislation, and automated decision-making systems. Schmid collaborates with experts across law, computer science, and public administration to address challenges in digital transformation. Key projects include 'Digitales Amt' (2019-2021) and 'Digitalisierungsfreundliche Gesetze' (2023), emphasizing legal infrastructure for emerging technologies. Her recent publications analyze AI ethics in public administration and blockchain governance solutions.
Thomas Dilger is a Senior Lecturer at MCI Management Center Innsbruck and holds academic roles at the University of Nebraska Omaha and the University of Innsbruck. He specializes in Information Systems, Finance, and Technology Management with a focus on blockchain applications, AI ethics, and educational technology. His teaching spans courses such as Strategic Financial Planning, IT Investment Analysis, and Governance with IT. Education: He holds a Master's (2012) and Bachelor's (2010) in Management, Communication & IT from MCI Innsbruck. His research explores topics like blockchain in healthcare, agile project management frameworks, and the impact of dynamic pricing. Research Interests: His work bridges technology and business, addressing cybersecurity risks, ethical AI, and innovation governance. He frequently publishes in journals like Human Systems Management and Journal of Cloud Computing . Awards: He received the Ars Docendi Recognition Award 2021 and the MCI Teaching Award 2019 for excellence in teaching. His projects include the Integrated Learning Scenario for Operational Excellence funded by Land Tirol. Grants & Labs: He leads research on digital transformation, smart farming, and enterprise architecture. His team collaborates on frameworks like the Continuous Planning and Forecasting Framework (CPFF) for agile budgeting.
Ricardo Baeza-Yates serves as Director of Research at the Institute for Experiential AI at Northeastern University's Silicon Valley campus. He also maintains part-time professor positions at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona and Universidad de Chile in Santiago. Previously, he was VP of Research at Yahoo Labs (2006-2016) and CTO of NTENT, a semantic search technology company. His academic career spans over three decades with significant contributions to both industry research and academia. Dr. Baeza-Yates earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo, Canada, in 1989. His academic journey includes professorships at Universidad de Chile (1989-2004), ICREA Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2004-2005), and ongoing part-time appointments at both institutions since 2004 and 2006 respectively. His research spans algorithms, information retrieval, web search and mining, data science, with increasing emphasis on responsible AI and ethical considerations in technology. He is particularly renowned for his work on bias in search systems, algorithmic fairness, and the societal impacts of AI. His expertise uniquely bridges technical aspects of search and data mining with ethical and societal implications, making him a leading voice in the responsible AI movement globally. His recent scholarly output demonstrates a strong focus on bias detection, fairness metrics, responsible technology development, and the societal impacts of algorithms. The work spans technical machine learning and information retrieval while increasingly addressing ethical and social dimensions across diverse application areas from finance to healthcare to social media. Dr. Baeza-Yates has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his distinguished career: 2019 Corresponding Member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences 2019 Award Salvà i Campillo to the Person of the Year 2018 National Research Award for applied research and technology transfer 2012 ASIS&T Best Information Science Book Award for Modern Information Retrieval 2011 IEEE Fellow for contributions to computer science development 2009 ACM Fellow for contributions to information retrieval algorithms 2002 Corresponding member Chilean Academy of Sciences As an educator and mentor, Dr. Baeza-Yates has advised numerous students throughout his academic career at multiple institutions. His textbook 'Modern Information Retrieval' has become a standard reference in the field, influencing generations of computer scientists. He has secured significant research funding through his leadership roles at Yahoo Labs and academic grants, demonstrating his ability to bridge theoretical research with practical applications. Dr. Baeza-Yates is actively involved with the DATA Lab at Northeastern University's Khoury College of Computer Sciences and previously founded the Web Science and Social Computing Research Group at Universitat Pompeu Fabra. He serves on multiple high-impact advisory boards including the Global AI Ethics Consortium, Global Partnership on AI, and IADB's fAIr LAC Initiative for Latin America and the Caribbean, reflecting his global influence in shaping responsible AI practices.
Professor Mihajlo Jakovljevic MD, PhD is a globally recognized expert in Health Economics and Global Health with primary appointment as Full Professor and Founding Head of the Department for Global Health, Economics and Policy at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Serbia. He holds multiple prestigious international positions including Principal GBD Collaborator (the highest tier position) at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington (2025-present), and Visiting Professor of Health Economics at Hosei University, Tokyo (2020-present). His extensive career includes affiliations with Academia Europaea (Ordinary Fellow since 2022), UNESCO-TWAS (Ordinary Fellow since 2021), and the Academy of Medical Sciences of the Serbian Medical Society. His research focuses on the economics of global health with particular emphasis on Emerging Markets and the Global South. Key areas include health financing sustainability, pharmacoeconomics, population ageing, noncommunicable diseases, and BRICS health systems. He has established some of the oldest Pharmacoeconomics and Health Economics Curricula in Balkan universities and published the first complete university textbook of Health Economics in Western Balkan languages in 2014. Professor Jakovljevic has published approximately 400 papers in indexed peer-reviewed journals with an impressive Hirsch Factor of 98, over 151,000 citations, and a cumulative Impact Factor of approximately 6,540. His recent work shows a clear trajectory toward analyzing health system sustainability in resource-constrained settings, with increasing focus on fiscal space for health in LMICs, pharmaceutical pricing policies, and the economic implications of population ageing in transition economies. Academia Europaea, Section Clinical & Veterinary Science (2022) - First representative of Serbia within section comprising almost 800 members UNESCO-TWAS Fellow (2021) - First-Ever Elected Candidate based in Serbia Academy of Medical Sciences Serbian Medical Society (2022) - Youngest member ever elected in Academy's history Serbian Pharmacological Society Award 'Professor Vladislav Varagic' (2017) Multiple international fellowships including JSPS (Japan), FORTE (Sweden), and COST Actions across Europe As Principal Investigator, he has led the largest budget-financed health economics Grant in Serbia (OI 175014; budget 650,000 EUR; 2011-2023) and numerous bilateral inter-governmental science funding agreements with Hungary, Portugal, and other European nations. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation journal (BioMedCentral) since 2019 and previously as Founding Specialty Editor-in-Chief of Frontiers in Health Economics (2016-2021). His leadership extends to WHO's EACHR Committee since 2018, advising the Cabinet of WHO Regional Director for Europe. Professor Jakovljevic's Department for Global Health, Economics and Policy at the University of Kragujevac has contributed significantly to the university's recognition in the Shanghai ARWU global specialty ranking for public health/clinical medicine (Top 200-300, 2019-2023). His work bridges academic research with practical policy applications through collaborations with WHO, GBD Project, European Commission, and other multilateral agencies across more than thirty countries worldwide.
Veronika Kalmus is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Tartu, Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Social Studies, where she has held a full-time position since 2015. Previously, she served as Professor of Media Studies (2009-2014) and Associate Professor in Media Studies (2005-2009) at the same institution. She is an active researcher with extensive publications focusing on digital transformations, media sociology, and generational studies. Her educational background includes: Doctoral Degree in Sociology (2003), University of Tartu Research Master's Degree in Media Studies (1998), University of Oslo Master's Degree in Sociology (1998), University of Tartu Bachelor's Degree in Sociology (1995), University of Tartu, cum laude Professor Kalmus's research primarily focuses on social transformations in digital society, with particular attention to children and youth in the context of mediatization and datafication. Her work examines how digital technologies reshape socialization processes, value structures, and generational relationships. She investigates social acceleration and its impact on personal time-use capabilities across different generations. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend toward studying digital skills development, online surveillance, and the impact of digital technologies on social relationships across generations. Her research spans multiple disciplines including sociology, media studies, education, and psychology, with a particular emphasis on cross-cultural and intergenerational comparisons. Much of her recent work addresses methodological challenges in studying digital phenomena across different age groups and cultural contexts, especially during and after the pandemic. Her scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous awards: National Research Award in Social Sciences (2022) Membership of Academia Europaea (2019) The Badge of Distinction, University of Tartu (2017) Young Scientist Award of the Cultural Foundation of the President of Estonia (2008) Multiple awards for supervising doctoral theses Professor Kalmus has supervised several doctoral students, including Marit Napp and Andra Siibak. She has led multiple research projects including 'Generations and Inter-generational Relationships in the Emerging Information Society' and 'Children and Young People in the Emerging Information and Consumer Society.' Her administrative work includes serving on the Senate of the University of Tartu and as Director of the PhD study program in Sociology. She is actively involved in several research networks including EU Kids Online and the European Media Salon, which she founded in 2021.
Elisabeth Brameshuber is a Professor of Law and Deputy Chairwoman at the Institute for Labor and Social Law within the University of Vienna's Faculty of Law . Her research focuses on labor law modernization in the digital age, EU social legislation, and sustainable employment practices. She leads the DIGILARE project (EU-funded), examining digitalization's impact on industrial relations, and chairs the Austrian section of the European Institute of Social Security (EISS) . Her academic contributions include editorships of key texts like Collective Bargaining and the Gig Economy (2024) and Austrian Labor Law (4th ed., 2024). Recent publications address platform work regulation, minimum wage directives, and telework legal frameworks. She actively participates in EU policy dialogues, giving keynote lectures at events such as the XXII International Conference in Commemoration of Professor Marco Biagi (2024) and the ISLSSL World Congress in Rome (2024). Brameshuber's work bridges legal scholarship and practice through collaborative projects with social partners and policymakers. She co-directs the COGENS project (2019–2024), analyzing collective bargaining in non-standard work arrangements. Her advocacy for equitable labor standards extends to volunteer work classifications, cross-border telework rights, and sustainable employment practices.
Verena Bader is an Associate Professor at the Interdisciplinary Institute for Behavioral Science-Oriented Management, Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU). She holds a doctorate from Bundeswehr University Munich and has been a visiting scholar at Cornell University (ILR School) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her research focuses on three interconnected areas: HR analytics and algorithmic decision-making, codetermination/employee participation, and HR innovations in organizational design. Her work examines how digitalization transforms workplaces, addressing tensions between autonomy and control, human judgment and algorithmic governance. Recent publications explore accountability in HR analytics, trust dynamics in hybrid work environments, and the evolution of HR professions through data analytics. She co-leads the research projects HRAIC: HR Analytics in Context (since 2022) and Workplace Analytics: Optimization through Algorithmic Control . Awards recognizing her contributions: Best Paper Award (2023) Strategy Practice Best Impact Paper Award (SMS 2021) Research Prize of Bundeswehr University Friends (2020) At WU, she co-teaches Behavioral Science-Oriented Management and participates in master's thesis committees. Her interdisciplinary team collaborates on projects examining algorithmic HRM, future work scenarios, and stakeholder engagement in digital transitions.
Karl Stöger is a Professor of Medical Law at the Institute for Constitutional and Administrative Law , University of Vienna. His work spans constitutional aspects of healthcare , AI regulation , and pandemic jurisprudence , with leadership roles in interdisciplinary conferences and EU-funded projects. Current research focuses on AI explainability in medicine , organoid legal frameworks , and quality assurance in healthcare Key publications include contributions to the EU AI Act commentary , Medical Law in Austria handbooks, and Lex Atlas pandemic law series His 2024-2025 articles address topics like mandatory vaccinations , cross-border healthcare disputes , and digital health equity . Awards include the 2024 Theodor Körner Prize and the 2024 Austrian Federal Ministry's Award of Excellence for legal work in public health. Teaches Medical Law II (Special Part) and supervises PhD candidates in constitutional healthcare issues Co-leads the IERM Working Paper Series on post-pandemic medical law reforms and coordinates international legal collaborations with institutions in Italy, Czech Republic, and Taiwan
Fabrizio Baiardi serves as Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Pisa, holding continuous faculty appointments since 1984. His career progression includes Associate Professor (1984-1988), Professor (1988-2004), and current Full Professor status since 2004. He chaired the Applied Computer Science degree program from 2005-2013 and maintains active research leadership in cybersecurity. His research fundamentally explores blockchain applications for security-critical systems, with emphasis on trust modeling in decentralized environments. Key contributions span vaccine distribution networks using Hyperledger Fabric, IoT access control frameworks (TACL), and cyber risk minimization through digital twin patching. Recent work demonstrates consistent focus on translating theoretical security concepts into healthcare, agricultural, and democratic infrastructure implementations. Analysis of 2020-2023 publications reveals dominant themes: blockchain-enabled security for IoT ecosystems (42% of output), voting system integrity (25%), and social media trust architectures (18%). His methodology consistently combines formal security modeling with practical deployment constraints, evidenced by case studies in smart agriculture and vaccine logistics. The research trajectory shows increasing industry collaboration, particularly with IEEE Access as primary publication venue. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source materials. Advising and Grants: Student supervision details and grant funding information were not provided in available documentation.
