Maximilian Rink

👋🏼 Short Bio

Hi, I am Max - Currently undertaking a PhD in AI research while on educational leave from my position as Senior Consultant at McKinsey & Company.

I studied Management at Nova School of Business and Economics and worked as teaching assistant.

I love to travel, try new tech, do sports and enjoy the outdoors

🧑 Contact:

• Mail: Maximilian.Rink@tum.de
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximilian-rink

📚 Research Interests:

• Personalization and Privacy in Generative AI: Exploring how AI-driven personalization is perceived by users and how these interact with data protection, privacy concerns, and user autonomy
• Adoption of Generative AI in Regulated Contexts: Examining the acceptance and integration of Generative AI within the German legal system and other highly regulated environments
• Trust, Transparency, and User Acceptance: Investigating the factors that build or hinder trust and transparency in Generative AI systems and how these influence user adoption

💼 Work experience:

• 2,5 years as Senior Consultant at McKinsey & Company
• Teaching assistant at Nova School of Business and Economics
• Internships in Consulting, Big Tech, Renewable Energy & Tourism

🏫 Educational background:

• M.Sc. in Management (Major: Strategy) at Nova School of Business and Economics (Lisbon)
• B.A. in Business Administration & Tourism Management at University of Applied Sciences Bremerhaven

🎓Supervision

I’m glad to supervise bachelor’s and master’s theses for motivated and curious students who are passionate about AI research. If you’ve discovered a research gap or would like to explore your own ideas within this fascinating area, feel free to get in touch.

❗️ Current open thesis applications

↔️The Privacy–Personalization Paradox in Generative AI: Understanding User Acceptance of Generative AI Systems