Profile

I am an economist specializing in the digital economy, with a research focus on the socio-economic effects of digitalization at the intersection of technology, economics, and policy.

My work examines the economics, evolution, and regulation of digital infrastructures, platforms, and the broader internet ecosystem, as well as broadband and internet policy, the digital transition, and the platform economy.

Over time, I have developed a unique research profile that combines rigorous theoretical, empirical, and policy work from a techno-economic perspective. This enables me to lead and collaborate on multidisciplinary projects with significant societal and policy impact.

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My research aims to contribute to the scientific and policy discourse on the digital economy and the internet ecosystem, producing insights that inform both academic debates and practical decision-making. I am committed to exploring how digital infrastructures and platforms evolve, how they are regulated, and how they shape — and are shaped by — economic and societal dynamics.

A significant part of my research is interdisciplinary, involving collaboration with scholars from computer science, engineering, law, and the social sciences.

I have worked closely with members of my research group at the Weizenbaum Institute, colleagues at TU Berlin, and internationally renowned institutions such as:

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Northumbria University
  • University College London
  • Georgia Institute of Technology
  • TU Delft
  • Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
  • BI Norwegian Business School

These collaborations allow me to address complex questions that require diverse perspectives and expertise.

Beyond academic publishing in peer-reviewed journals, books, and edited volumes, I place strong emphasis on knowledge transfer and public engagement. My ongoing virtual series, PLAMADISO Talks, brings together experts to discuss pressing issues in the platform economy and digital society.

I also regularly organize panels, international conferences, and workshops — not merely as venues for scholarly exchange, but as spaces to connect disciplines and foster dialogue among academia, industry, policymakers, and the public. These initiatives contribute to a more inclusive and dynamic academic culture, breaking down traditional silos.

I lead the multidisciplinary Research Group Digital Economy, Internet Ecosystem, and Internet Policy at the Weizenbaum-Institute in Berlin. I am also affiliated with:

  • The Internet Architecture and Management group at TU Berlin
  • The Internet Architecture group at Max Planck Institute for Informatics, Saarbrücken, as an associated researcher
  • The Quello Center at Michigan State University as a research fellow
  • The Dynamic Competition Initiative (Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley & EUI Department of Law) as an affiliated scholar

My academic path includes several visiting researcher positions at leading institutions:

  • MIT CSAIL – Advanced Networking Architecture (ANA) Group (2016)
  • Quello Center, Michigan State University (2022)
  • Center for Technology, Innovation, and Competition (CTIC), University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School (2022)
  • TU Delft, Cybersecurity Group (2022; short visit)
  • Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Cybersecurity and Privacy (2024; short visit)
  • University College London, SafeNetIoT laboratory (2024; short visit)

Prior to joining the Weizenbaum-Institute, I obtained my PhD (Dr.rer.pol; summa cum laude) from the University of Freiburg.

I serve on the Board of Directors of the International Telecommunications Society (ITS) and as Vice Chair of ITS Europe. I am active in several program committees, serve on the advisory board of an ERC project, and have experience in industry consulting.

My research and outreach activities have been recognized within and beyond academic circles, and I remain committed to advancing my research profile while contributing to informed public discourse on the digital transformation of our economies and societies.