Kinfe Yilma

Dr. Kinfe Yilma is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Law, University of Leeds (since 2024). He previously served as Associate Professor of Law and Technology at the University of Addis Ababa and Teaching Fellow at the University of Melbourne Law School. His expertise spans law and technology, with a focus on privacy/data protection law, AI governance, platform governance, and cybersecurity law. He holds advanced degrees including a PhD from the University of Melbourne and has authored multiple monographs, including 'Privacy and the Role of International Law in the Digital Age' (Oxford UP, 2023).

Education:

• PhD in Law (University of Melbourne)
• MPhil in Ethics of AI, Data & Algorithms (University of Cambridge)
• LLM in International Law (Brunel University London)
• LLM in IT Law (University of Oslo)
• LLB (University of Addis Ababa)

Research Interests: He explores intersections between technology and law, particularly in digital governance frameworks. His work critiques regulatory gaps in areas like AI ethics, platform accountability, and cross-border data flows. Active in policy advisory roles, he has consulted for the African Union, Intergovernmental Authority on Development, and governments of Lesotho and Ethiopia.

Professional Contributions: He co-founded the Platform Governance Research Network and Digital Constitutionalism Network. Current projects include a monograph on 'The Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence' (Routledge, 2025).