Birgit Haslinger

Assoz. Univ.-Prof. Birgit Haslinger is a faculty member at the Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU), serving as Head of the Institute of Public International Law, Air Law and International Relations within the Faculty of Law. She holds a LL.M. from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and completed her doctoral studies (Dr.) at JKU. Her academic career spans roles from Research Assistant to her current position as Associate Professor.

Education:

• Habilitation (2016): Venia docendi in Public International Law and European Law at JKU
• Doctoral Programme (2005–2008): Linz University
• Diploma in Law (1999–2004): Linz University
• Postgraduate Studies (2009–2010): LSE

Research & Teaching: Focuses on Public International Law, International Human Rights, Humanitarian Law, and Economic Sanctions. Teaches courses like Public International Law, Non-discrimination in International Law, and Financial and Economic Sanctions Law. Active in promoting legal education through initiatives like the Precourse Legal English program.

Awards & Recognition:

• 2018: Leopold Kunschak Wissenschaftspreis
• 2017: Treichl Humanitätspreis (Austrian Red Cross)
• 2015: FLI-Förderprogramm Excellence Award

Professional Memberships: European Society of International Law (ESIL), International Society for Military Law, Austrian Society of European Law (ÖGER), and German Society for Military Law.