Graham Melling

Dr. Graham Melling is a Lecturer at Northumbria Law School, Northumbria University, where he joined in April 2020. He holds a Ph.D. in Public International Law from the University of Reading and an LL.M. in International Law from the University of Sheffield. His academic profile includes visiting positions at South China University of Technology and the Open University of Tanzania.

His research centers on Public International Law, particularly the regulation of the use of force, the development of international legal norms, and the role of the United Nations in addressing mass atrocities. He is recognized for his interdisciplinary approach, integrating human rights principles into the international legal order.

His recent publications reflect a strong focus on the prohibition of the use of force, the Responsibility to Protect (R2P), and the evolution of Security Council mechanisms in response to contemporary conflicts like the war in Ukraine. His work frequently appears in leading journals such as the Journal on the Use of Force and International Law and the Indian Journal of International Law.

Graham actively contributes to the academic community through peer review for major journals and publishers, including Cambridge University Press. He is also engaged in doctoral supervision and welcomes new PhD proposals in his areas of expertise.

• Ph.D., Public International Law, University of Reading
• LL.M., International Law, University of Sheffield

He has been commended by the International Law Association for his research on the development of international legal rules. His scholarly output demonstrates a consistent and evolving engagement with the normative foundations of international peace and security.

While no formal scientific awards are listed, his work has significant policy and academic impact, particularly in debates surrounding humanitarian intervention and UN institutional responses to aggression. He continues to be an active researcher and educator in the field of international law.