Torsten Goerke

Computer science researcher at CODIP, TU Dresden, focusing on data-driven empirical research methods. Co-organizer of ATProto × Science, exploring plurality research, knowledge graphs, and programmable trust.

Portrait of Torsten Goerke

Computer science researcher at CODIP (Center for Open Digital Innovation and Participation), TU Dresden, focusing on data-driven empirical research methods. Co-organizer of ATProto × Science, exploring decentralized infrastructure for scholarly communication.


Current Work

Researcher at CODIP, TU Dresden - Part of an interdisciplinary team spanning social sciences, psychology, and education, developing methods for data-driven empirical research within digital transformation contexts.

Co-organizer of ATProto × Science - Working alongside Ronen Tamari and the community to catalyze discussions about ATProto’s potential for supporting new ways of doing research and scholarly communication.

Research Interests

Core Focus Areas: Data-driven empirical research methods, learning cultures, participatory spaces in digital transformation

Specialized Domains: Plurality research, knowledge graphs, tokenized namespaces, sovereign identity, programmable trust, fairness and accountability in data science (FAccT > FAIR)

Academic Background

Computer Science Researcher - Based at Technische Universität Dresden, working at the intersection of computer science, data science, and interdisciplinary research methods

Community & Projects

Community: Co-organizer of ATProto.Science, active in TOPLAP (live coding community), contributor to discussions on decentralized scholarly infrastructure

Projects: Involved with data.cubes.blue and exploring applications of decentralized protocols for research collaboration