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Alessandra Gianelli is a Full Professor of International Law at the Department of Legal and Economic Studies , Sapienza University of Rome . She has held leadership roles including Director of the Department of Public Legal Studies at the University of Teramo (2009–2013) and Co-Director of the Rivista di diritto internazionale (2017–present). Her teaching spans International Law, European Human Rights, and International Trade Law, with guest lectures at Temple University Rome. Education: PhD in International Law (Sapienza University of Rome, 1991), Master of Laws (Yale Law School, 1990), Master of Laws (European University Institute, 1985), Law Degree (University of Ferrara, 1983). Research Focus: Her scholarship examines state responsibility, international human rights, customary law, and EU legal integration. She leads the PRIN 2022 Social Cohesion and International Law and has participated in interdisciplinary projects like Progetto Polis . Publications & Conferences: Gianelli has authored over 20 articles (2016–2025) on topics like torture criminalization, future generations' rights, and state immunities. She has presented at institutions including Sapienza University, University of Athens, and the University of Groningen. Her work emphasizes the interplay between positivism and state sovereignty in international jurisprudence. Scientific Leadership: She has served as a referee for international journals, evaluator for the Italian Ministry of Education, and judge on recruitment committees for academic and doctoral positions across Italy.

• International Law
• State Responsibility
• Human Rights Law
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Rainer Forst is a Professor of Political Theory and Philosophy at Goethe University Frankfurt, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Institute of Political Science. He holds dual roles in the Department of Political Science and Department of Philosophy. His academic career includes visiting professorships at institutions like Harvard University, New York University, and the University of Michigan. Forst has been a key figure in the Cluster of Excellence 'Normative Orders' and co-director of 'Justitia Amplificata.' He earned his Ph.D. (1993) and habilitation (2003) in Frankfurt, studying under Jürgen Habermas. Notable awards include the Leibniz Prize (2012). His research focuses on critical theory, justice, toleration, and the right to justification, with major works like Contexts of Justice and The Noumenal Republic . Forst’s recent publications (2021–2024) explore Kantian constructivism, normativity, and power dynamics. He actively contributes to journals like Constellations and Political Theory , and leads editorial roles in multiple book series. His theoretical contributions are internationally debated in symposia and authored dialogues. He directs the International MA Program in Political Theory and is a member of prestigious academies, including the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences.

• Political Theory
• Philosophy
• Justice
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Andrea Bertolini is an Associate Professor of Private Law at the Dirpolis Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, and also serves as an adjunct professor of private law at the University of Pisa. He directs and coordinates the Centre of Excellence on the Regulation of Robotics and AI (EURA), which was previously funded by the European Commission through the Jean Monnet Action. Additionally, he serves on the board of Fondazione 'Ai4Industry,' where he was nominated as a counselor by the Italian Ministero dell'Economia e della Finanza. His research spans private law (contracts, torts, law of obligations) to regulation of robotics and AI and technoethics, employing a comparative and law and economics approach. His work focuses on alternative liability models, product safety regulation, certification, insurance and risk management, human-machine interaction, user manipulation, and deception. Bertolini regularly consults national, international, and European policymakers on robotics and AI regulation through written studies and in-person hearings. His publications reflect his expertise across traditional legal domains and emerging technology regulation, demonstrating a consistent scholarly trajectory examining how legal frameworks adapt to technological innovation. His research interests include: Contract law and law of obligations Law and economics of contracts and liability rules Product liability and product safety Robolaw: law and robotics (and AI) Bioethics, Roboethics, Machine ethics Dr. Bertolini holds a joint degree from the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna and the University of Pisa, a Ph.D. in private law from the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, and an LL.M. from Yale Law School. He is licensed to practice law in both Italy and New York.

• Private Law
• Contract Law
• Torts
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Pasquale De Sena is a Full Professor in the Department of Jurisprudence at the University of Palermo , specializing in international law, human rights, and European integration. His academic activity includes teaching courses on International Law and International Protection of Human Rights , with office hours available via Teams and in-person during exam sessions. Research Interests : International Law Norms Human Rights Enforcement European Constitutional Dynamics Migration and Maritime Law Modern Slavery and Dignity Technological Governance Publication Trends : His recent works analyze the interplay between international law and domestic systems, focusing on human dignity, pandemic governance, hate speech regulation, and European monetary policy. Articles explore both theoretical foundations and practical applications of international norms. Contact : pasquale.desena@unipa.it | Phone: +39 09123892009

• International Law
• Human Rights Law
• Constitutional Law
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Celso Fernandes Campilongo é Professor Titular na Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de São Paulo (USP) e Diretor eleito (2022/2026). Possui graduação, mestrado e doutorado pela USP, além de livre-docência pela PUC-SP. Atua nas áreas de Teoria do Direito, Filosofia do Direito e Sociologia Jurídica, com ênfase em temas como direito econômico, antitruste, direito notarial e arbitragem. Sua carreira inclui cargos como Vice-Diretor da FDUSP (2018-2022) e Coordenador do Núcleo de Teoria e Filosofia do Direito na PUC-SP. É membro de instituições como a Academia Brasileira de Direito Notarial e Registral, Conselho Superior de Assuntos Jurídicos da FIESP, e membro fundador do Centro de Estudos e Pesquisas de Direito Sanitário da USP (CEPEDISA-USP). Seus projetos incluem o Núcleo de Estudos em Concorrência e Sociedade (NECSO) e a organização da Enciclopédia Jurídica da PUC-SP. Suas publicações abrangem temas como direito na sociedade complexa, globalização jurídica e interação entre direito e economia. Formação: Graduação, Mestrado e Doutorado pela USP (1980, 1987, 1991) Livre-docência: PUC-SP (1999) Titularidade: FDUSP (2011) Seus prêmios incluem o título de Associado Honorário do CONPEDI e reconhecimento por contribuições ao direito notarial e regulatório. Campilongo coordena grupos de extensão como o Serviço de Assessoria Jurídica Universitária (SAJU-USP) e atua em projetos de pesquisa interdisciplinares, integrando direito, economia e ciências sociais.

• Legal Theory
• Philosophy of Law
• Legal Sociology
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Marco Dani is an Associate Professor of Comparative Public Law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Trento, a position he has held since 2016. He holds a PhD in “Fundamental freedoms in comparative and community constitutional and administrative law” from the University of Trento (2003) and a Law degree with a transnational focus (1999). His academic career includes roles as a Marie Curie Intra-European Fellow at the London School of Economics (2009-2014) and an Emile Noël Fellow at NYU School of Law (2004-2005). His research focuses on the constitutional implications of European integration, the role of constitutional justice in legitimizing political power, and the interplay between European Union law and national legal systems. Key themes include the transformation of the social state, supranational executive dynamics, and post-political governance challenges. He has presented over 30 academic papers at international conferences, including at the University of Copenhagen, University of Hong Kong, and Humboldt University Berlin. His publications explore topics such as judicial dialogue in EU litigation, legal pluralism, and the evolving nature of European constitutionalism. Dani is a member of the Associazione Diritto Pubblico Comparato ed Europeo and the International Society of Public Law. His teaching and research emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to public law, integrating constitutional theory with EU legal frameworks. He has organized conferences and seminars addressing contemporary issues like the EU’s economic governance and the role of constitutional courts in transnational contexts.

• Comparative Public Law
• European Union Law
• Constitutional Law
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Paolo Morozzo della Rocca is a Full Professor in the Department of International Human and Social Sciences (SUSI) at Università degli Studi di Roma Foro Italico. He specializes in Private Law with a focus on the rights of vulnerable individuals, particularly in immigration, family, and citizenship law. He teaches courses such as 'Human Rights and Protection of Vulnerable Subjects' in international and social sciences programs. Research Interests: His scholarly work centers on civil law, immigration law, human rights, and family law, with particular attention to residency rights, citizenship acquisition, juvenile protection, and the legal status of cohabiting couples. His research bridges doctrinal analysis with social justice concerns, especially for marginalized groups. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2021–2023) show a consistent focus on citizenship, immigration, and family law, particularly adoption, cohabitation, and social security rights for foreigners. These works reflect a deep engagement with Italian and European legal frameworks and human rights principles. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned. Advising and Grants: While no specific students or grants are listed, his active teaching and research output suggest ongoing academic mentorship and potential participation in funded legal research projects related to human rights and migration. Labs and Teams: No specific research labs or teams are mentioned in the text, but his affiliation with the Department of International Human and Social Sciences indicates collaboration within a multidisciplinary academic environment focused on sustainability, international cooperation, and social justice.

• Private Law
• Civil Law
• Immigration Law
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Elisa Olivito is a Full Professor of Constitutional Law at the Department of Legal and Economic Studies, Faculty of Law, Sapienza University of Rome. Her research focuses on constitutional theory, fundamental rights guarantees, European constitutional law, immigration law, and gender studies. She is actively involved in teaching courses on Constitutional Law and Public Migration Law. University: Sapienza University of Rome Department: Department of Legal and Economic Studies Research Areas: Constitutional Justice, Multiculturalism, Gender Rights, Migration Policy Recent Publications (2025–2022) analyze: Religious freedom for migrants in multilevel legal systems Constitutional implications of smart city development on social peripheries Tacit amendments in constitutional orders and their existential impact Governability debates through Serio Galeotti’s political philosophy Asylum rights during the Ukraine war Generational shifts in fundamental rights and female subjectivity Office Hours: Tuesdays at the Sezione di Diritto Pubblico, by appointment requested before Sunday. For exams, students must adhere to in-person formats as mandated by the university.

• Constitutional Theory
• Constitutional Justice
• Fundamental Rights Guarantees
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Francesca Poggi is a Full Professor of Philosophy of Law at the Cesare Beccaria Department of Legal Sciences, University of Milan. She serves as the university's gender equality liaison and oversees the Gender Equality and Violence Against Women project at Human Hall. Her academic work bridges legal theory with moral philosophy, focusing on analytic philosophy and general legal theory. She is a member of the scientific committee for Italian legal journals and actively contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives like the Inter-University Center ‘Cultures of Gender’. Her research spans gender equality, legal interpretation methodologies, bioethics, and social sustainability. Notable projects include analyzing gender-based violence frameworks, exploring constitutional legal systems' communicative theories, and addressing linguistic inclusivity in policy-making. She critiques moral biases in legal reasoning and examines the intersection of law with human rights, migration, and multiculturalism. Her scholarship engages with contemporary debates on autonomy in healthcare decisions, xenotransplantation ethics, and the application of Robert Alexy’s correctness claims in legal contexts. She also participates in EU-funded initiatives like the MUSA project, aiming to build innovation ecosystems through territorial R&D leadership.

• Legal Philosophy
• Gender Equality
• Bioethics
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Maurizio Calipari is a Lecturer at the European University of Rome (teaching cultural and philosophical anthropology) and the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome (teaching bioethics). He previously served as a researcher at the Pontifical Academy for Life and has held teaching positions at the University of Macerata, La Sapienza University, and other institutions. Since February 2016, he has been the national spokesperson for the Scienza & Vita Association and regularly contributes to the SIR news agency as a journalist. His research focuses on: General and clinical bioethics , with emphasis on end-of-life decision-making Ethical frameworks for proportionality of care and advance directives (DAT) Bioethical dimensions of palliative care and philosophical anthropology His recent publications (2016-2019) predominantly analyze controversies in end-of-life ethics, including euthanasia legislation, assisted suicide cases, genetic engineering ethics, and the intersection of medical practice with legal and religious frameworks. The works demonstrate consistent advocacy for patient dignity and critique of commodification in healthcare. No awards, research grants, student advisements, or laboratory affiliations are documented in the source material.

• Bioethics
• End-of-Life Care
• Palliative Care
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Valentina Zambrano is an Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science of Sapienza University of Rome , specializing in international law, human rights, and migration studies. She teaches International Organization (MZ channel) and International Health Governance courses, with classes held in Room C/D and Room T01/XI of the Department during AY 2024/2025. Office hours: Mondays (online via Google Meet) and Wednesdays (in-person, Room 7, 4th floor) in the first semester; Mondays (online) and Tuesdays (in-person) in the second semester. Email: valentina.zambrano@uniroma1.it Her research focuses on international humanitarian law , gender-based violence , climate justice , and anti-corruption frameworks . She has published extensively on topics like state immunity, migrant rights, and the European Union's human rights obligations, with recent work analyzing the legal implications of the Quirinale Treaty and vaccine distribution during the pandemic. Key trends in her 15 most recent publications (2015–2025) include: Human rights enforcement mechanisms Intersection of migration law and gender equality Environmental obligations under international treaties Legal responses to corruption and peacekeeper misconduct Global health governance and intellectual property rights EU legal frameworks for data protection and sanctions

• International Law
• Human Rights Law
• Environmental Law
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Alessandra Amore is a permanent faculty member at the University of Palermo's Department of Law , holding the academic rank of Researcher (GIUR-06/A). Her research focuses on public contract law, administrative liability, constitutional principles, and anti-mafia legislation. She maintains regular office hours and can be contacted via email at alessandra.amore@unipa.it. Research Interests Amore's work explores the intersection of administrative law with contemporary governance challenges, including: Public contract law anomalies and jurisdictional review Administrative liability for lawful acts Anti-mafia interdiction legal frameworks PNRR implementation in socio-health sectors Privacy vs. transparency in judicial proceedings Human dignity in vaccination-related liability Publications Trends Her publications (2017–2024) reflect deep engagement with Italian administrative law, particularly: Evolution of public procurement regulations Balancing constitutional principles in anti-mafia enforcement State responsibility in health policy Interplay between administrative discretion and judicial review Human rights protection in migration governance Procedural autonomy in EU contexts

• Public Contract Law
• Administrative Liability
• Constitutional Principles
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Deirdre Curtin is a Full-time Professor of European Law at the European University Institute (EUI) since 2016, leading the Department of Law . She is also Director of the Centre for Judicial Cooperation at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies and previously served as EUI’s Dean of Graduate Studies (2021–2025). Before joining EUI, she held the Chair in European Law and Governance at the University of Amsterdam (2008–2016), founding the Amsterdam Centre of European Law and Governance, and earlier chaired European Governance at Utrecht University (2003–2013). Her career began as a Legal Secretary at the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in Luxembourg. Education: University College Dublin (LL.B.), Trinity College Dublin (Master’s), and a PhD from the National University of Ireland (1991). Research Focus: European Union law and governance, with emphases on accountability, transparency, privacy, and fundamental rights. Key areas include EU constitutional law, digital governance, and institutional oversight. Her work bridges legal theory and empirical analysis, emphasizing democratic engagement in EU processes. Publications: Recent works explore transparency challenges, the European Ombudsman’s role, and digital-era document access rights. Notable outputs include co-edited volumes on EU governance and contributions to law journals analyzing privacy and accountability. Awards: Spinoza Prize (2007) for legal research excellence. Elected to the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (2003). Member of the Royal Irish Academy (2021). Honorary Doctorates from University College Dublin (2008) and University of Copenhagen (2018). Advising & Research: Supervises researchers on EU governance, digital law, and privacy. Leads projects like the Digital Public Sphere Working Group , addressing AI systems and public enforcement in digital platforms. Collaborates on initiatives to strengthen judicial cooperation and transparency in EU policy-making. Affiliations: Active in global legal networks, including the European Journal of Legal Studies editorial board. Engages with ResearchGate , Google Scholar , and Orcid for scholarly collaboration.

• European law and institutions
• EU constitutional and administrative law
• Protection of fundamental rights in Europe
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Silvia Borelli is an Associate Professor (GIUR-04/A classification) in the Department of Law at the University of Ferrara, Italy. She teaches multiple courses including Labor Law, Industrial Relations Law, and Legal Clinic for Labor and Social Benefits at both the main Ferrara campus and the Rovigo campus across various degree programs. Professor Borelli's research focuses on critical contemporary labor law issues: Labor exploitation in subcontracting and platform work arrangements EU regulatory frameworks for workers' rights and social protection Gender equality in labor markets and workplace discrimination Social security systems and their adaptation to new work forms Migration and labor rights for third-country workers within EU frameworks The impact of digitalization on workplace regulation and algorithmic management Her scholarly work demonstrates consistent engagement with the tension between economic efficiency and social protection in labor markets. Professor Borelli has published extensively on business relocation practices, examining how corporate mobility affects worker protections across jurisdictions. She has made significant contributions to understanding how traditional labor standards are challenged by new business models, particularly in logistics and platform work sectors. Her analysis of EU regulatory initiatives shows particular attention to the balance between simplification measures and maintaining robust social and environmental safeguards. Professor Borelli's publication record is substantial, with 234 research outputs including 7 books, 77 contributions to edited volumes, 107 journal articles, and various editorial and research activities. Her recent work (2024-2025) shows increasing focus on the regulation of algorithms in employment contexts, corporate due diligence requirements, and the implementation of international labor standards in national legal systems. As an academic leader, she has served as curator for significant publications addressing contemporary labor challenges, including "Relocation: an old problem in search of new answers" and works examining reasonable accommodations and discrimination. Her collaborative work with scholars like Fausta Guarriello, Andrea Allamprese, and Giovanni Orlandini demonstrates her engagement with interdisciplinary approaches to labor law problems.

• Labor Law
• Industrial Relations
• European Union Labor Law
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Giuseppe Bellantuono is a Full Professor of Comparative Private Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Trento. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. and post-doc in Comparative Private Law from the University of Trento, following a Magna cum Laude law degree from the University of Bari. He has held visiting professorships at institutions like the Federal University of Minas Gerais and the University of Lisbon, focusing on energy law and comparative legal frameworks. His research interests span AI and law, climate change law, comparative contract law, and the regulation of network industries. He has taught extensively in Italy and abroad, including courses on energy law, contract law, and law and economics. Notably, he served as a secondee at the European Commission's DG Energy (2014–2015). Bellantuono’s recent publications address legal challenges in decarbonization, low-carbon transitions, and comparative energy governance. His work bridges legal systems through interdisciplinary approaches, emphasizing policy transfer and regulatory innovation. He holds the title of Professor Colaborador at the Federal University of Minas Gerais’s Law School since 2018.

• Artificial Intelligence and Law
• Climate Change Law
• Comparative Law
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