Alexander Matern
Alexander started out with app development on iOS and Android while studying computer science and IT security. Then started as a researcher in Cybersecurity, focusing on mobile operating systems and closed ecosystems. His research focused on understanding protocols such as AirDrop, Find My, while trying to build interoperable solutions. Alexander worked on many open source projects such as OpenDrop (the first open AirDrop implementation), OpenHaystack (the first open Find My implementation), and AirGuard (a tracking detection app against Bluetooth trackers). Alexander obtained his PhD in computer science at the Secure Mobile Networking Lab at TU Darmstadt in 2025.
Alexander joined the European Commission in the team enforcing the Digital Markets Act. Alexander works on interoperability problems with the lens of a cybersecurity research and an app developer.
Events
| Title | Day | Room | Track | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interoperability regulation in the EU: Opening iOS and Android for Free Software |
Saturday | UB5.230 | Legal & Policy | 15:30 | 16:30 |