Head of Laboratory | National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine | Ukraine
Assist. Prof. Dr. Oleksii Volodymyrovych Kostenko, affiliated with the State Scientific Institution “Institute of Information, Security and Law of the National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine”, is a pioneering scholar whose research integrates digital transformation, information security law, and emerging technologies such as the Metaverse and AI governance. With 7 publications, 17 citations, and an h-index of 1, Dr. Kostenko has established a growing presence in the interdisciplinary field that bridges law, technology, and cybersecurity. His recent work, “Legal Perspectives of the International Scientific Sandbox Metaverse: Technologies and Foresights for Digital Transformation”, reflects a forward-looking approach to understanding how legal systems must adapt to the decentralization and virtualization of digital environments. His research critically examines privacy, data protection, and the ethical regulation of AI-driven platforms, particularly within the European and international contexts. By addressing the legal foundations of cyberspace governance, Dr. Kostenko contributes to shaping frameworks that ensure technological innovation remains aligned with democratic and ethical principles. His scholarly collaborations with experts across law, computer science, and digital ethics demonstrate a commitment to multidisciplinary knowledge exchange, vital for building resilient, transparent, and secure digital societies.
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Featured Publications
1. Kostenko, O., Volkova, Y., Ustynova, I., Shapenko, L., & Usenko, Y. (2025). Legal perspectives of the International Scientific Sandbox Metaverse: Technologies and foresights for digital transformation. In Advanced Metaverse Wireless Communication Systems (Chapter 18, pp. 519–548). IET / The Institution of Engineering and Technology.
Assist. Prof. Dr. Oleksii Volodymyrovych Kostenko’s work pioneers the intersection of law and digital technology, shaping legal frameworks that safeguard human rights and ethical governance in the era of AI and the Metaverse. His vision promotes a secure, transparent, and accountable digital society where innovation advances in harmony with justice and democratic values.
