Michaela works as a social scientist at VICESSE (Vienna Centre for Societal Security) and is involved in different European projects. Ranging from topics on gender-based violence, over security and safety of public spaces to cybersecurity issues. She holds a master’s degree in Sociology (2015) and a PhD in Science and Technology Studies (2023), both from the University of Vienna. Her PhD project focused on reproductive governance, focusing on bioethical decision-making in the area of assisted reproductive technologies. Her general research focus lies on governance and surveillance practices of and by technologies.