Dr. Alexandra Paulus

Dr. Alexandra Paulus currently holds the position of Researcher in International Cybersecurity Policy & Emerging Tech at Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP) since April 2024. Prior to this role, Dr. Paulus was Project Director and Fellow for International Cybersecurity Policy at Stiftung Neue Verantwortung from October 2021 to March 2024 and served as a European Cybersecurity Fellow at the European Cyber Conflict Research Initiative from February 2022 to January 2023. Previous experience includes a Non-Resident Fellowship at Stiftung Neue Verantwortung and a Deputy Head position at the Brazil Office of Konrad Adenauer Stiftung. Dr. Paulus began a career in international management as a trainee at Olympus Europa Holding GmbH. Education credentials include a PhD in Political Science from Technische Universität Chemnitz, and multiple master's and bachelor's degrees in Political Science and Business Administration from various institutions.