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Prof. Klemens Katterbauer

Full Professor of Global Law & Management and Earth Sciences

Professor Klemens Katterbauer is a Full Professor of Global Law & Management and Earth Sciences at EUCLID University (Pôle Universitaire Euclide), where he stands at the unique intersection of computational geoscience, international legal theory, and Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies. Holding a Ph.D. from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), a DBA from Middlesex University, and a Ph.D. in International Law focused on AI-driven digital taxation, Professor Katterbauer brings an unparalleled tripartite expertise to the most pressing regulatory and environmental challenges of the digital age. With a proven track record of high-impact publications, he has developed and deployed novel AI frameworks that assist legal enforcement, shape regulation for digital services taxation, and fortify cybersecurity and IT governance. His work bridges the gap between algorithmic complexity and actionable legal standards, making him a highly sought-after authority for governments, international organizations, and multinational enterprises navigating the convergence of law, technology, and earth systems.

📅 Last updated: May 20, 2026

Research & Interests + Publications:

Professor Katterbauer’s research interests lie at the dynamic crossroads of artificial intelligence, international law, environmental systems, and digital fiscal policy. He focuses on developing AI-driven frameworks for regulating digital services taxation, including real-time enforcement mechanisms and predictive compliance models for cross-border transactions. In the cybersecurity and IT domain, he explores how machine learning can enhance legal accountability, threat detection, and regulatory adaptation. Additionally, his work in earth sciences integrates 4IR technologies with environmental governance, investigating AI-assisted approaches to resource management, climate risk assessment, and sustainable development. Across all domains, Professor Katterbauer is driven by a central question: how can autonomous systems and intelligent algorithms be harnessed to create law that is both predictive and just, while ensuring environmental stewardship in an increasingly digitized world. Selected Publications: Katterbauer, Klemens, Hassan Syed, Laurent Cleenewerck, and Sema Yilmaz Genc. "Robo‑Sukuk Pricing for Chinese Equities." Borsa Istanbul Review 22, no. 5 (2022): 854‑860. Katterbauer, Klemens, Hassan Syed, Sema Yilmaz Genç, and Laurent Cleenewerck. "Environmental Compliance and Financial Performance of Shariah‑Compliant Enterprises – a Data‑Driven Analysis." Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental 16, no. 2 (2022): e03043.Katterbauer, Klemens, Hassan Syed, and Laurent Cleenewerck. "Financial Cybercrime in the Islamic Finance Metaverse." Journal of Metaverse 2, no. 2 (2022): 56‑61. Katterbauer, Klemens, and Philippe Moschetta. "A Robo‑Advisory Framework for Islamic and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Compliance – A Benchmark Study on the S&P 500 Stock Index." The Journal of Muamalat and Islamic Finance Research 19, no. 1 (2022): 34‑46. Katterbauer, Klemens, and Laurent Cleenewerck. "Patents, Profits, and Machines: How AI Is Reshaping Innovation and Taxation." Financial Law Review 2025, no. 38 (2) (2025): 45‑64. Katterbauer, Klemens, Rui Alexandre Castanho, Hassan Syed, Daniel Meyer, Laurent Cleenewerck, and Sema Yilmaz. "Green Deep Seabed Mining: The Opportunities for Islamic Finance." WSEAS Transactions on Business and Economics 21 (2024): 2736‑2746. Katterbauer, Klemens, Hassan Syed, Sema Yilmaz Genc, and Laurent Cleenewerck. "AI Driven Islamic Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) – A Legal Analysis." Journal of Muamalat and Islamic Finance Research 3, no. 1 (2023): 1‑19. Katterbauer, Klemens, Hassan Syed, and Sema Yilmaz Genc. "A Robo‑Islamic Advisory Framework for Islamic Compliance Assurance." Journal of Islamic Banking & Finance 38, no. 1 (2021): 1‑12. Katterbauer, Klemens. "Financial Regulation Reforms in China – Can Artificial Intelligence be a Gamechanger to More Sustainable Financial Regulations." Financial Law Review 36, no. 4 (2024): 1‑33. Katterbauer, Klemens, Hassan Syed, and Laurent Cleenewerck. "Strengthening the Environment for Islamic Finance in Hong Kong – A Regulatory Analysis." Financial Law Review 29, no. 1 (2023): 21‑34. Katterbauer, Klemens. "A Novel Digital Service Taxation & Sustainability Legal Framework Utilizing Artificial Intelligence Analysis of Subsea Cable Data Transmissions." Financial Law Review 25, no. 1 (2022): 146‑157. Katterbauer, Klemens, and Laurent Cleenewerck. "A Legal Evaluation of the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Outer Space Asset‑Financing." Financial Law Review 31, no. 3 (2023): 86‑110. Katterbauer, Klemens, and Laurent Cleenewerck. "Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Healthcare Financing in China – A Legal Analysis." Financial Law Review 33, no. 1 (2024): 62‑81. Katterbauer, Klemens, Sema Yılmaz, Rahmi Deniz Özbay, Hassan Syed, and Laurent Cleenewerck. "Interplay Between the Metaverse and Islamic Finance: Mutual Impacts and Implications for Taxation." International Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance Studies 11, no. 2 (2025): 147‑167. Katterbauer, Klemens, Hassan Syed, and Laurent Cleenewerck. "Islamic Meta‑Stimulation Portfolio Theory for Shariah‑Compliant Equity Optimization." International Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance 5, no. 2 (2023): 119‑135. Katterbauer, Klemens, Rahmi Deniz Özbay, Hassan Syed, and Sema Yilmaz Genç. "A Data‑Driven Review of the Financial Performance and Environmental Compliance of Shariah‑Compliant Businesses." İslam Ekonomisi Dergisi 2024, no. 1 (2024): 39‑54. Katterbauer, Klemens, Hassan Syed, Sema Yilmaz Genç, and Laurent Cleenewerck. "Insolvency and Bankruptcy Based on Islamic Principles Within China – An Data‑Driven Analysis and Framework." Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental 17, no. 3 (2023): 1‑12. Katterbauer, Klemens, Hassan Syed, and Laurent Cleenewerck. "Islamic Game Theory Approach for Overcoming Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Challenges for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation." Journal of Islamic Business and Management (JIBM) 13, no. 1 (2023): 1‑17. Katterbauer, Klemens, Hassan Syed, Laurent Cleenewerck, and Sema Genc. "Sharia Compliance of Cryptocurrencies: Data‑Driven Sharia Compliance Assessment." Talaa: Journal of Islamic Finance 2, no. 2 (2022): 75‑85. Katterbauer, Klemens, Hassan Syed, Laurent Cleenewerck, and Sema Yılmaz Genç. "Return versus Hype – Are Islamic Metaverse Companies More Profitable than General Ones – A Chinese Stock Analysis." Turkish Journal of Islamic Economics 11, no. 2 (2024): 1‑16

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