Maria I. Pieper

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Dr. Maria I. Pieper is a leading scholar at the intersection of law, technology, and public administration. Her research focuses on the legal and regulatory frameworks governing emerging technologies, particularly Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and artificial intelligence in the public sector. Her most-cited work, "Legal challenges of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in administrative services" (2019), has garnered 13 citations and is a foundational piece in understanding the liability, data protection, and procedural fairness issues that arise when automated systems replace human decision-making in government. Dr. Pieper’s contributions have been instrumental in shaping policy discussions around the ethical deployment of automation, ensuring that efficiency gains do not come at the cost of legal accountability. Her work is widely referenced by legal scholars, public administrators, and technologists seeking to navigate the complex regulatory landscape of digital government. Through her rigorous analysis, Dr. Pieper has established herself as a critical voice in the ongoing debate over how to balance innovation with the rule of law.