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* I'm working as a scientific researcher at various academic instituions, i.e the ICT&S Center at the University of Salzburg, Austria [http://www.icts.sbg.ac.at], especially on the exchange of knowledge, skills and culture that lead to an Integrated Information Society (as in the WSIS Plan of Action). * Furthermore, I'm supporting the World Summit Award [http://www.wsis-award.org] in international partnership activities and am honored to be the Information Society Representative at United Nations Youth & Student Association of Austria [http://www.afa.at] * Prior to my affiliation to the ICT&S center, I was working as an independent researcher and consultant. One of my main clients was the International Network for Terminology (TermNet), based in Vienna [http://www.termnet.at]. There I was working on internationalization and localization of e-content - which means to use electronic content for multi-lingual and multi-cultural target markets. * My professional core competences: - e-society and e-inclusion - e-content and localization - e-business and start-ups - e-government and e-democracy - knowledge management - cross cultural management - corporate social responsibility and corporate citizenship - networking, presentations and trainings * My educational cornerstones: - Commercial apprenticeship in computers and media - Master's degree in Socio-Economics (majors: IT, organization, development and policy issues) Thesis: "Digital Divide or Digital Opportunity?" : Internet-Competence as a core criteria for self-determination, competition, and employment in international comparison (2001) - PhD student in Social and Economic Sciences (since 2002) Thesis: "Aspects of the Information Society in the Asia-Pacific Region" (working title) * Active Memberships (in addition to listed): - Austrian Computer Society - ITBeurope (IT Business & Research in Europe) - Pro Scientia (young outstanding scientists fellowship of Austria, alumnus) * What else I like to deal with: - Advocating an Information Society for All - Scientific knowledge exchange - Information brokerage - Global issues, international relations and diplomacy - Human rights issues - Political economy - Cultural diversity and understanding - Respectful travel - Science fiction, fantasy and computer animation movies - Playing the tourists' guide for my international guests ;-) * BTW, I signed the following pledge of Student Pugwash when I was doing research for my Master's thesis in the USA: "I promise to work for a better world, where science and technology are used in socially responsible ways. I will not use my education for any purpose intended to harm human beings or the environment. Throughout my career, I will consider the ethical implications of my work before I take action. While the demands placed upon me may be great, I sign this declaration because I recognize that individual responsibility is the first step on the path to peace." You can sign it too: http://www.spusa.org/
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