About
Dr. Mark Leiser is a Research Fellow and thesis coordinator at Leiden University's Center for Law and Digital Technologies, affiliated with the 'Effective Protection of Fundamental Rights in a Pluralist World' research program. He concurrently serves as a Visiting Professor at the Riga Graduate School of Law and a Visiting Scholar at Yeditepe University in Istanbul. He holds a Dutch BKO teaching qualification and is a Fellow of the UK's Higher Education Academy. His work bridges law, digital technologies, and fundamental rights governance.
Educational Background:
- BKO (Dutch teaching qualification)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK)
Research Focus: Dr. Leiser specializes in technology law, digital governance, and the intersection of fundamental rights with evolving digital landscapes. His work addresses challenges in pluralist societies, emphasizing ethical and legal frameworks for emerging technologies.
Awards:
- Three-time recipient of the Best Paper Award at the UK's BILETA Technology Law Conference.
Professional Affiliations: He coordinates the Advanced Master's program in Law & Digital Technologies at Leiden University and collaborates with the Max Planck Institute of Human Development in Berlin. Past affiliations include the London School of Economics and SciencesPo Paris.
