About
Dr. Daniel Augenstein is an Associate Professor at Tilburg Law School, affiliated with the Public Law & Governance department. He holds positions in the Global Law & Governance research group and has taught courses on human rights, legal philosophy, and European law. His research focuses on human rights in global contexts, European constitutionalism, and the intersection of business operations with human rights. He has supervised numerous PhD students and contributed to projects such as 'Transformative Effects of Global Law: Constitutionalizing the Anthropocene' and 'Strategic Business & Human Rights Litigation in Global Value Chains.'
Education and Career: Augenstein has held academic roles at institutions including KU Leuven (Visiting Professor), University of Edinburgh (Lecturer), and the Free University of Bolzano. His career spans over 15 years in legal academia and policy research.
Research Interests: His work examines human rights protection in globalized economies, European sovereignty, and the evolving public/private divide. Notable projects include studies on German supply chain due diligence laws and the EU’s approach to business and human rights.
Grants and Projects: He leads or participates in initiatives like the 'Global Law & Governance' program and research on access to justice for victims of corporate human rights abuses. External roles include consulting for the Institute for Legal Intervention (European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights).
Labs/Teams: Active in Tilburg’s interdisciplinary research clusters focusing on global law, environmental justice, and human rights litigation.
