Matko Guštin

Matko Guštin is an active academic and doctoral candidate at the Faculty of Law Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek. He teaches seminars in Family Law, Children's Rights, and Citizenship Law across multiple study programs, including Law, Social Work, and Administrative Studies. His research is centered at the Department of Family Law, where he contributes to both national and European legal discourse.

His research interests include:

• Family Law and Adoption
• Children's Rights and the European Court of Human Rights
• Procedural Rights of Minors
• Citizenship and Administrative Law
• Domestic Violence and Legal Protection
• Digital Environment and Child Rights

The most recent publications of Matko Guštin reflect a strong thematic focus on child protection within the framework of European human rights law, particularly in adoption and administrative proceedings. His work combines doctrinal legal analysis with comparative and interdisciplinary approaches, often linking law with social policy and digital challenges. He frequently publishes in Croatian legal journals and conference proceedings, with increasing attention to EU-level legal integration and reform.

Scientific awards received:

• Dean's Award for Academic Excellence (2017–2020)
• Dean's Award for Best Student Scientific Work (2018/2019, 2020/2021)
• Special Dean's Award for Extracurricular Success (2019/2020)
• Rector's Award for Best Seminar Paper in Administrative Law (2018/2019)
• Rector's Award for Best Seminar Paper in EU Security Law (2020/2021)

Matko Guštin has been actively involved in academic mentoring, student representation, and EU-funded projects such as "Time to Become Digital in Law" (DIGinLaw). He served as Student Ombudsman and organized campaigns against plagiarism, contributing to academic integrity. While no formal grants are mentioned, his participation in EU projects indicates collaborative research engagement. He has not yet supervised any students as per available information.

He is a member of the Croatian Association for Legal Protection of Families, the International Society of Family Law, and the Alumni Club of the Faculty of Law Osijek, reflecting his integration into both national and international academic communities.