Univ.-Ass. Alexander Wöran, MA is an author and researcher. After studying molecular biology and comparative literature he went on to work at Ars Electronica where he was leading the editorial team for the festival and conceptualized exhibitions. He then became part of a project team at the Center for Image Science of University Krems, which focused its research on online media art archiving and developing new modes of interaction for the Archive of Digital Art (ADA). At Interface Cultures his aim is to help establishing the Critical Data Research Group, combine theory and research with artistic practice, and support students with their projects.