Samuel Hartwig

Samuel Hartwig is a Researcher at the Max Planck Society, affiliated with the Department of Public Law. He leads the Independent Research Group Criminal Law Theory and focuses on topics such as the deprivation of nationality in counter-terrorism contexts. His work bridges Criminal Law, International Law, Constitutional Law, and Migration studies.

Education:

• April 2013 – June 2019: LL.B./LL.M. in Law at the University of Göttingen
• January 2012 – February 2013: Voluntary Service in the German Navy
• 2011: Abitur (High School Diploma) from St. Raphael-Gymnasium Heidelberg

Research Focus: Hartwig’s current project examines the legal and ethical implications of depriving citizenship to combat terrorism. This work addresses transnational threats posed by Western citizens engaging in Islamist terrorism abroad, analyzing legal frameworks across jurisdictions.

Awards/Grants: None explicitly listed in provided texts.

Advising/Supervision: No students listed. Current project leadership includes independent research initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Head of the Independent Research Group Criminal Law Theory within the Max Planck Department of Public Law.