About
Christoph Althammer is a Professor at the University of Regensburg, holding the Chair of Civil Law, German, European and International Procedural Law, Private International Law, and Out-of-Court Dispute Resolution within the Faculty of Law. He is actively involved in teaching, research, and institutional leadership, with a strong focus on the evolving landscape of procedural law in the digital age.
- University: University of Regensburg
- School: Faculty of Law
- Department: Department of Civil Law, German, European and International Procedural Law, Private International Law and Out-of-Court Dispute Resolution
- Academic Rank: Professor
- Email: lehrstuhl.althammer@ur.de, Lehrstuhl.Althammer@jura.uni-regensburg.de, Chair.Althammer@jura.uni-regensburg.de
His research interests include civil law, national and international procedural law, private international law, and the impact of digitalization on legal processes. He specializes in electronic justice, online dispute resolution mechanisms, and the integration of artificial intelligence in judicial systems. His work also explores strategic litigation and the development of regulatory standards for emerging digital conflict resolution platforms.
Although no specific publications are listed in the provided text, his research activities are centered on the digital transformation of procedural law, with a particular emphasis on aligning traditional legal principles with modern technological challenges. He leads the Research Center for Digitalization of Procedural Law, which fosters interdisciplinary dialogue and innovation in this domain.
Prof. Althammer has not been mentioned as receiving any scientific awards in the provided materials.
He is actively involved in academic mentoring and institutional development. He serves as the first chairman of the Regensburg Legal Study Society, promoting scholarly exchange among legal professionals. He also contributes to legal education through specialized teaching in German and International Civil Procedure Law and supervises a team of scientific staff and student assistants. While specific grant funding is not detailed, his research center is supported through academic collaboration and publication initiatives.
Christoph Althammer leads the Research Center for Digitalization of Procedural Law at the University of Regensburg, which focuses on bridging classical legal research with contemporary digital challenges. The center organizes workshops, lectures, and conferences involving judiciary and legal practitioners, and supports publications and literature development in the field of digital law.
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