Alberto Rinaldi

Dr. Alberto Rinaldi is a postdoctoral researcher at Lund University's Department of Law, where he has worked since August 2022. His research bridges traditional legal scholarship with emerging emerging disruptive technologies and artificial intelligence in global conflicts and security challenges.

Education:

• Master in Human Rights Law from the American University in Cairo (2012)
• PhD in International Law from Sciences Po Paris (2019)

Dr. Rinaldi's research explores the intersection of human rights with contemporary security challenges, including cognitive warfare, biometric technologies, and neuroage privacy. His work addresses the balance between counter-terrorism measures and fundamental freedoms, while examining the implications of AI in migration control and biosecurity threats from genomic technologies.

His publications span peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and a 2024 monograph on foreign fighters. Current projects focus on mind protection through human rights and humanitarian law frameworks.

Dr. Rinaldi has taught public international law, humanitarian law, and human rights at both bachelor and master's levels. He also supervises master's students and participates in international research networks like the Greyzone Genomics and The Future of Human Rights projects.

Recent presentations include talks at Monash University's Prato Centre, focusing on cognitive warfare, biometric battlefields, and emotional AI challenges to international law. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).