Alfred Muscat is an Associate Fellow at the Social Cyber Institute and a Juris Doctor candidate at Melbourne Law School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Relations, and his research sits at the intersection of cyberspace, law, technology and public policy, with a particular focus on the legal and societal implications of emerging technologies. Alfred has worked as a cybersecurity consultant for over five years and has professional experience across legal practice and institutional settings. His legal experience includes work on the Robodebt class action appeal and assisting members of the Victorian Bar across a range of legal matters. He has also undertaken further study in Intellectual Property Law at Harvard Law School and is an alumnus of The Hague Academy of International Law. His research interests include cyber governance, artificial intelligence and digital regulation, privacy, online harms, intellectual property, and the evolving relationship between technology and democratic institutions. His work is particularly concerned with how law and public policy can respond to emerging challenges in cyberspace while preserving accountability, rights and institutional integrity.