HIIG Expertise
The Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG), as an independent research institute, considers itself an active participant in the communication of scientific knowledge. As the press office, we are pleased to connect you with our experts who offer excellent research results, network policy analyses, and profound insights into the development of the internet and the resulting digitalisation of all aspects of life.
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Frederik Efferenn
Head of Science Communication
Tel: +49 30 200 760 82
E-Mail: presse@hiig.de
Ali Aslan Gümüsay, Prof. Dr.
Topics: Digital Transformation, Digitalisation & Economy, Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Benedikt Fecher, Dr.
Topics: Anti-Science Sentiment in the Digital Space, Trust in Science, Quality of Science Communication
Christian Katzenbach, Prof. Dr.
Topics: AI, Political Regulation of AI, Political Regulation of Digital Platforms, Disinformation
Fabian Stephany, Dr.
Topics: AI & Work, Internet Economy, Digital Platform Work, Platform Economy, Future of Work
Jeanette Hofmann, Prof. Dr.
Topics: Digital Democracy, Transformation of Democracy, Digitisation of Administration, Platform Regulation, AI, Transformation of Autonomy and Democratic Self-determination
Jörg Pohle, Dr.
Topics: Information Technology, IT Security & Data Protection, E-Health, Health Data & Data Sharing
Katharina Mosene
Topics: Discrimination & Bias by AI, Anti-Feminism on the Internet, Hate Speech on Social Platforms
Marcel Wrzesinski, Dr.
Topics: Open Science and Open Access, Information Justice, Scientific Publishing, Scientific Infrastructures
Matthias C. Kettemann, Prof. Dr. LL.M. (Harvard)
Topics: Regulation of AI & Digital Platforms, International Criminal Law on the Internet, Ethics Guidelines for Algorithmic Decision-Making
Maximilian von Grafenstein, Prof. Dr.
Topics: Data Protection Law, Data Governance (Sharing of Data, e.g., Data Act, Data Governance Act), AI, Regulation of Innovation, Startups
Melissa Laufer, Dr. (on parental leave)
Topics: Digital Higher Education, Educational Technology, Digital Transformation of Universities
Nataliia Sokolovska
Topics: Anti-Science Sentiment in the Digital Space, Scientific Policy Advice, Quality of Science Communication
Sonja Köhne
Topics: Digititalisation of the Workplace, AI in Human Resource Management, AI and Employee Participation
Stephan Bohn, Dr.
Topics: Green Technology & Innovations, Digital Platform Economy, Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Theresa Züger, Dr.
Topics: Public Interest AI & Technology, AI and Women, Social Responsibility in AI Deployment
Thomas Christian Bächle, Dr.
Topics: AI and Robots, Autonomous (Weapon) Systems, (Media) Technology in Cultural Comparison (Japan)
Thomas Schildhauer, Prof. Dr. Dr.
Topics: Use of AI in Healthcare, Human-Centered Digital Health Applications, Digital Health Entrepreneurship
Wolfgang Schulz, Prof. Dr.
Topics: Freedom of Opinion and Press, Disinformation on the Internet, Media Law, Ethics Guidelines for Algorithmic Decision-Making
| Expert | Focus | Contact |
| Disinformation | ||
| Jeanette Hofmann, Prof. Dr. | Desinformation as threat to democracy? International variations of desinformation | jeanette.hofmann@hiig.de |
| Wolfgang Schulz, Prof. Dr. | Misuse of AI for disinformation Intransparency in the use of AI Legal regulation of AI | wolfgang.schulz@hiig.de |
| AI Act of the EU | ||
| Matthias C. Kettemann, Prof. Dr. LL.M. | Political and legal regulation of AI technology European law Ethics guidelines for algorithmic decisions | matthias.kettemann@hiig.de |
| Dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Society | ||
| Matthias C. Kettemann, Prof. Dr. LL.M. | Legal regulation of AI AI-based discrimination Protection of human rights | matthias.kettemann@hiig.de |
| Anna Jobin, Dr. | Political regulation of AI Ethics guidelines for AI Speculative fears of hyperintelligent machines | anna.jobin@hiig.de |
| Jeanette Hofmann, Prof. Dr. | Political regulation of AI AI and democracy | jeanette.hofmann@hiig.de |
| Wolfgang Schulz, Prof. Dr. | Legal regulation of AI Misuse of AI for disinformation Intransparency in the use of AI | wolfgang.schulz@hiig.de |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Work | ||
| Georg von Richthofen, Dr. | Use of AI in enterprises Digital responsibility Impact of AI on the quality of work | georg.v.richthofen@hiig.de |
| Fabian Stephany, Dr. | New job fields through AI Restructuring of the labour market Future skills and areas of work | fabian.stephany@hiig.de |
| Sonja Köhne | Co-determination of AI Use of AI in human resource management | sonja.koehne@hiig.de |
| Digitalisation of Administration | ||
| Jeanette Hofmann, Prof. Dr. | E-Government Infrastructures Online Access Act (OZG) & digital administrative services National implementation standards & expertise in public authorities Public procurement law for open source software | jeanette.hofmann@hiig.de |
| Jörg Pohle, Dr. | History of the digitalisation of administration Rule of law and separation of powers Individual and collective data protection | joerg.pohle@hiig.de |
| Legislative Proposal: EU Chat Control (Combatting the Spread of Material on Child Sexual Abuse) | ||
| Matthias C. Kettemann, Prof. Dr. LL.M. | Legal dimensions of end-to-end encryption Reconciling the law with data protection and human rights Potential harms of online surveillance | matthias.kettemann@hiig.de |
| Jörg Pohle, Dr. | Development of global encryption standards Surveillance and control of users on messenger services Issues with the identification of abusive material by AI | joerg.pohle@hiig.de |
| Discrimination and Bias through Technology | ||
| Theresa Züger, Dr. | Technology and gender equality (women in the IT sector) Inclusion and technology design Social responsibility in the use of AI | theresa.zueger@hiig.de |
| Katharina Mosene | Reinforcement of existing structures of discrimination through AI development Incomplete training data sets of new technologies Discrimination against women* and marginalised groups | katharina.mosene@hiig.de |
| Twitter, Meta, TikTok, and Co. - Social Media Under Examination | ||
| Wolfgang Schulz, Prof. Dr. | Spreading of fake news & propaganda through recommendation algorithms Automated detection, blocking & deletion of digital content Protection of freedom of expression & press freedom on digital platforms | wolfgang.schulz@hiig.de |
| Matthias C. Kettemann, Prof. Dr. LL.M. | Regulation of social media by the state, private companies & civil society Moderation of digital content by humans & AI technology Designing a human rights-based & accountable sphere of discourse on social media platforms | matthias.kettemann@hiig.de |
| Digital Healthcare and E-Health Applications | ||
| Jörg Pohle, Dr. | IT security and data protection in the health sector Public interest oriented use of health data for research purposes | joerg.pohle@hiig.de |
| Thomas Schildhauer, Prof. Dr. Dr. | Digital innovations in the care sector Intelligent health systems Ageing in the digital society | thomas.schildhauer@hiig.de |
| Hate Speech & Digital Violence | ||
| Katharina Mosene | Equality in the digital space Discrimination through algorithms Discrimination against marginalised groups (e.g. sexism, racism, anti-Semitism, trans- and homophobia) | katharina.mosene@hiig.de |
| Nataliia Sokolovska | Hostility towards science on online platforms Populist campaigns and attacks on researchers | nataliia.sokolovska@hiig.de |
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