Johanna Rinceanu

Dr. Johanna Rinceanu is a Senior Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law and a Lecturer at the University of Freiburg. She holds an LL.M. in International Law from George Washington University. Her research focuses on criminal procedure, internet regulation, comparative law, and human rights law. Notably, she led projects on digital media regulation and NetzDG's impact on human rights. She received the Fulbright Scholarship in 1998 and served as Head of the Romania section at the Max Planck Institute until 2020.

• Education: Law studies at Albert Ludwigs University (Freiburg), LL.M. at George Washington University, Doctorate in International Criminal Law from Humboldt University (Berlin).
• Professional Roles: Legal clerkship at Oberlandesgericht Zweibrücken, World Bank consultant, attorney specializing in criminal law and human rights.

Her research interests emphasize international criminal law dynamics, digital governance, and cross-border legal frameworks. Since 2020, she oversees international relations at the Max Planck Institute and coordinates interdisciplinary projects.

• Awards: Fulbright Scholarship (1998).
• Membership Activities: Member of German Bar Association, editorial board of DGStZ journal, and founder of 'Lawyers Without Borders' Germany.