Roojin Habibi

Roojin Habibi is an Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law (Common Law Section), with affiliations to the Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics, Human Rights Research and Education Centre, and Global Strategy Lab. She serves on WHO expert committees and co-chairs the American Society of International Law’s Global Health Law Interest Group.

• B.A. (Glendon College, York University)
• M.Sc. (McMaster University)
• J.D. (University of Ottawa)
• Ph.D. (Osgoode Hall Law School, York University)

Her research focuses on the intersection of international law, public health law, and human rights, with emphasis on normative interpretation and change in global health governance. Key areas include legal frameworks for pandemic preparedness, health equity, and human rights in public health emergencies.

Recent publications analyze WHO International Health Regulations amendments, vaccine equity, and commercial determinants of health. She has led international consensus statements like the Stellenbosch Consensus and Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Public Health Emergencies.

Scientific Awards:

• Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholar (2022–2025)
• SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholar

She has secured grants from SSHRC, CIHR, Open Society Foundations, UKRI, and Brocher Foundation. Her work involves multisectoral collaboration with international organizations and policy-makers.