Mario Silic

Summary

Mario Silic brings over 30 years of international professional experience in senior management and consultancy roles. He has held leadership positions at global corporations including Epson, HP, Alcatel, Western Union, and Renault, and has advised prestigious organizations such as the City of Barcelona, AUDI, the City of Munich, and Ericsson.

He earned his PhD from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, where his research in cybersecurity was recognized and supported through multiple grants, including the GFF Project (2015), GFF Postdoctoral Fellowship (2016), and the Swiss National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Project Grant (2017). His scholarly work focuses on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, information security, open-source software, and mobile technologies, with a notable contribution on mitigating insider computer abuse in cybersecurity contexts.

As an educator, Mario is passionate about bridging research and practice. He teaches a wide range of courses, including Cybersecurity, Applied AI and Machine Learning for Business, Data Analytics and Decision-Making, Programming, Project Management, Innovation Management, and Web Technologies. His teaching philosophy emphasizes practical application and preparing students to thrive in the fast-evolving digital economy.

Artificial Intelligence Human-Computer Interaction Security & Privacy