Our Approach

From children’s university to keynote – we enjoy sharing our experiences and ideas. We provide slides and materials whenever possible.

Talks by Topic

Research

2025-07-10: “Research with AI.” CIO.Dialog, University of Bamberg. Practical considerations for using LLMs in research → Talk notes and examples

2025-02-13: “3+1 Thoughts on Data Security in AI.” 2nd Upper Franconian Conference on AI, University of Bamberg. Practical considerations on data risks when using LLMs in research and administration → Slides

2023-11-09: “Optimizing for Impact: Considerations in Security and Privacy Notifications.” SECUSO Research Seminar, KIT Karlsruhe. Research findings on the effectiveness of privacy notifications

2022-05-18: “Privacy on the web: Does more transparency help improve data protection?” Württemberg State Library, Stuttgart. Analysis of the role of transparency tools in improving web privacy → Slides

2020-01-29: “AI in Practice: Opportunities and Risks.” WINFOR Colloquium, University of Regensburg. Early analysis of the practical impact of AI systems on organizations → Slides

Teaching

2023-12-01: “Interactive assessment of practical computer science skills on laptops.” E-Assessment Symposium, RWTH Aachen. psi-exam enables realistic assessments with real development tools → Slides | Video

2023-11-22: “Assessments and exam formats with ChatGPT & Co.” University of Tübingen. Challenges and solutions for AI-resistant exam formats

2023-07-27: “Remote e-assessments: Conducting computer-based exams with low effort and high reliability.” 2nd Conference on Remote Exams in Bavaria, TU Munich. Practical experiences with remote e-assessments during and after the pandemic → Slides

2023-07-19: “Experiences with ChatGPT in teaching and assessments.” General Faculty Meeting, University of Bamberg. Practical insights on dealing with generative AI in higher education → Slides

Public Outreach

2023-11-08: “Challenges to data security and privacy in everyday life.” University Association Bamberg e.V. Practical security tips for digital everyday life

2023-10-25: “Digital Consumer Protection: Between Technology and People.” Lecture series at the University of Regensburg. Interdisciplinary perspective on technical solutions and human needs

2023-02-28: “Self-determined insecurity? Challenges to data security and privacy in digital everyday life.” BSI Conference “Digital Everyday Life in Danger?”, Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences. Keynote on pragmatic approaches to digital security without fear-mongering → Slides

2022-07-26: “IT Security: Tilting at Windmills.” IT Entrepreneurs Event by IT-Cluster Oberfranken e.V. Realistic assessment of the challenges in the cybersecurity industry → Slides

Administration

2024-06-13: “AI in Administration.” CIO.Dialog, University of Bamberg. Practical introduction to using AI for administrative tasks → Talk notes and examples

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Available Formats

• Keynotes (30-45 min + Q&A)
• Workshops (2-4 hours)
• Panel discussions
• Podcast and video interviews
• Professional development seminars (currently active with udis gGmbH and the Center for Continuing Education at the University of Hamburg)

Topics (Selection)

• IT security in everyday digital life – practical and without fear-mongering
• Data protection and privacy – between law and reality
• AI in higher education – opportunities and limitations in teaching, research, and administration
• E-assessments and digital education – experiences with psi-exam
• Ethics and IT security – vulnerability disclosure, ethical research methods

Contact

• Prof. Dr. Dominik Herrmann: dominik.herrmann@uni-bamberg.de
• Dagmar Rieß (Office): office.psi@uni-bamberg.de