Emma Wood

Dr. Emma Wood is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Sunderland, where she has been employed since 2018. She holds a First Class Honours LLB (2017, University of Sunderland) and a Master's in International Law and Governance (Distinction, Durham University, 2018). Currently pursuing a PhD in International Humanitarian Law, her research focuses on defining 'direct participation in hostilities' under international law, particularly addressing governance gaps around human shields and child soldiers. She teaches modules such as Public International Law, Fundamental Legal Skills, and International Human Rights Law, and contributes to the LLB and LLM programs.

Her research interests include public international law, conflict resolution, and transitional justice, with a focus on gender dimensions in post-conflict mediation. She examines how international legal frameworks address civilian protection during armed conflicts, advocating for clearer definitions to enhance accountability.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in her profile. She advises students in her legal modules but no named advisees are listed. Her work is part of the University of Sunderland's legal studies initiatives, contributing to both education and scholarly discourse in her field.