Dr. Klemens Katterbauer PhD, MBA, DBA, BEng

Klemens Katterbauer is providing consulting in AI, robotics and software engineering and works at Saudi Aramco on new technologies related to 4IR and sustainability solutions. His focus is on bridging the gap between sustainable energy transition development and the power of artificial intelligence. Klemens has published more than 70+ journal and conference publications, and has more than 30+ granted and submitted patents. In his current role, Klemens has developed several new technologies such as an AI optimization software for hydrogen production and storage, as well as a new LWD Edge Computing device for real-time hydrogen storage and carbon sequestration evaluation. Furthermore, Klemens has been actively engaged in providing legal support for research collaboration with entities in Russia, China, United States and the Middle East related to 4IR technologies. He is further an adjunct professor of Earth Science and Global Management, focusing on the application of artificial intelligence for Islamic finance, and the taxation of the digital economy. In this role, Klemens has published several critical works on Islamic Finance in the metaverse, and the development of Islamic Finance within China taking into account the legal challenges and opportunities. Before this he was the IT Infrastructure Manager and Business Process Consultant for Eastern Europe, Middle East & Asia Pacific Region at the XXXLGroup (2nd largest furniture retailer in the world). Before this he was E - Business Manager at Hilti responsible for the promotion of online channel sales, and e-procurement for the B2B customers of Hilti, having achieved an almost doubling in eB2B sales numbers within a year. Furthermore, he has completed his LLM from Beijing Foreign Studies University where he has outlined in his LLM thesis different approaches for companies to navigate the challenging e-payment regulatory framework in China. He furthermore finished his Doctorate of Business Administration from Middlesex University, UK focusing on optimal decision taking utilizing behavioral finance theory for management decisions. Before his appointment at Hilti, Klemens was a Researcher in developing advanced risk management techniques (artificial intelligence techniques) for Energy (Oil, Gas, Renewables) projects at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. He obtained an Associate Degree in Banking & Finance from business.academy.donaustadt and an MBA in Financial Management from Danube University in Austria. He was recipient of the ASME Henry de Witt Fellowship in 2014.