Alessandra Guida

Dr. Alessandra Guida is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in the School of Law at Queen’s University Belfast, specializing in international trade law, environmental law, and technology law. She holds a PhD from Macquarie University and is a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. Her research focuses on balancing trade liberalization with biosafety, sustainable development, and human rights. She leads projects on pesticide regulations and interdisciplinary sustainability initiatives, collaborating with global experts.

Education:

• LL.B. & LL.M., University of Bologna
• MRes and PhD, Macquarie University
• Certificates in Aboriginal Cultural Safety and International Climate Change Law

Research Interests: Biotechnology regulation, WTO jurisprudence, pesticide governance, and the intersection of trade, environment, and human rights. She advocates for precautionary measures to address technological risks while fostering sustainable development.

Awards:

• Agility Fund (£4,923)
• Member of Global Network for Human Rights and the Environment
• IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law

Leadership: International Student Liaison Coordinator, Lead of International and European Law Thematic Group, and PhD Training Programme Coordinator. Teaches courses on climate justice, trade law, and technology challenges.

Lab/Team: Leads the interdisciplinary project on agricultural pesticides and sustainability with global scholars.