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Fidelma White is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Law at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. She holds a Higher Doctorate (LL.D.) from the National University of Ireland and has been affiliated with UCC since 1995, previously teaching at the University of Sheffield (1991–1995). Her research focuses on commercial law, e-commerce, consumer law, and public sector audit. She has advised numerous national and EU institutions, including the European Parliament and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Education: LL.B. and B.C.L. from UCC (1988–1989), LL.M. in International Business Law (London School of Economics, 1991), and an LL.D. (2009). She also holds postgraduate qualifications in teaching and learning in higher education (2019–2020). Research Interests: White’s work emphasizes digital markets, consumer protection, and EU regulatory frameworks. She has led projects funded by the Irish Research Council and EU initiatives, exploring topics like cross-border online gambling and digital content regulation. Awards: Recipient of UCC’s President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2009) and the Partnership Award for Innovative Teaching (1994). She has also contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals and authored/co-authored books on consumer law and commercial practices. Grants & Collaborations: Over €120,000 in research funding, including a €105k study on EU legal frameworks for online gambling (2019–2024). Collaborations include projects with Mary Donnelly and Louise Crowley at UCC, and international work with institutions like KU Leuven and the European Commission. Teaching: Specializes in commercial law, e-commerce law, and legal education. She has designed innovative programs like the eLaw Summer Institute, integrating technology into legal pedagogy. External Roles: External examiner at UCD, Griffith College Dublin, and other institutions. She also serves on advisory committees for consumer legislation and EU policy initiatives.

• Commercial Law
• E-Commerce Law
• Consumer Law
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Jim Rogers is an Associate Professor and Chair of PhD Studies at the School of Communications, Dublin City University. His research focuses on media and cultural industries, music, and copyright, with an emphasis on the digital transformation of the music industry, global strategies, and policy implications. He has authored and edited multiple books and articles on topics such as the evolution of performing rights organizations, the audio-visual nexus, and Ireland's music industry success. Rogers has presented at international conferences across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, engaging with issues like intellectual property, creative destruction, and cultural policy. His work bridges academic theory and industry practice, addressing the intersection of technology, law, and cultural production.

• Media and Cultural Industries
• Music Industry Studies
• Copyright Law
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Dr. Felix Mezzanotte is an Assistant Professor of Law at Trinity College Dublin and Director of the MSc in Law and Finance Programme, a collaboration between Trinity Law School and Trinity Business School. He holds a PhD and advanced degrees from the University of East Anglia, SOAS (University of London), and the University of Warwick. His research focuses on the legal dimensions of sustainable finance, corporate sustainability reporting, investor protection, and compliance frameworks within financial markets. Academic Role: Assistant Professor of Law Affiliations: Trinity Law School, Trinity Business School (MSc Programme Director) Professional Experience: Former teaching at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, policy advisor for the World Bank, and visiting scholar at Columbia Law School and others. Dr. Mezzanotte's research interests span sustainable finance regulatory design, ESG compliance, blockchain applications in reporting, and cross-border enforcement challenges. His recent work emphasizes the legal accountability mechanisms linking corporate sustainability disclosures to investor rights under EU directives. Publications reflect a focus on EU sustainable finance policy, with analysis of regulatory complexity, blockchain innovations, and investor protection gaps. Recent articles address double materiality frameworks, impact reporting standards, and the role of robo-advisors in ESG integration. Key Award: Faculty of Business Award for Outstanding Teaching (Hong Kong Polytechnic University) Research Collaborations: European-China Law Studies Association, Columbia Center for Sustainable Investment He supervises doctoral candidates exploring topics like greenwashing prevention, non-financial disclosure obligations, and regulatory enforcement in sustainable finance contexts.

• Sustainable Finance
• Corporate Law
• Investor Protection
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Ronan Lyons is a Professor of Economics at Trinity College Dublin (promoted to full Professor in 2025). He holds dual roles as Director of Trinity Research in Social Sciences and Associate Director/Data Lead at the Centre for Economics, Politics and History (Trinity & Queen’s University Belfast). His research focuses on housing markets, urban economics, and economic history, with notable contributions to housing price indices (e.g., Daft.ie Reports since 2004). His policy engagement includes advising the IMF on housing metrics in South America, Eastern Europe, and Asia, and serving on Ireland’s Housing Commission (2021–2024). Awards include Fellowship of Trinity College Dublin (2025). He has authored/co-authored books like Next Generation Ireland (2013) and Rent & The City (forthcoming 2026, Columbia UP). Recent articles analyze flood risk impacts, rent control effects, and historical housing trends. His work bridges academia and policy, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to urban and housing challenges. Grants and collaborations include North-South Research Programme funding and ESRI Environment Research Programme (2018–2020). Key Roles: Director of Trinity Research in Social Sciences, Board Member of Ireland’s Higher Education Authority (2017–2022) Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary hubs like the Centre for Economics, Politics and History Media Engagement: Columnist at TheCurrency , frequent contributor to BBC, Financial Times, and The Economist

• Housing Markets
• Urban Economics
• Economic History
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Professor Caoimhin Mac Maolain is a distinguished academic at Trinity College Dublin's School of Law, holding the rank of Professor since 2005. He previously held a Jean Monnet Chair in EU Law at the University of Exeter. His roles include teaching modules in EU Law, International Trade Law, and Food Law, as well as directing the LLM Dissertation Programme. He earned his B.C.L., LL.M., and Ph.D., with extensive expertise in EU legal frameworks and their intersection with food safety, public health, and trade policies. Prof. MacMaolain’s research focuses on EU Law’s application to food regulation, international trade dynamics (particularly WTO compliance), and consumer protection. He has authored three seminal books, including Irish Food Law (2019) and Food Law: European, Domestic and International Frameworks (2015), alongside numerous peer-reviewed articles in top journals like the European Law Review and Common Market Law Review . His publications address pressing issues such as Brexit’s legal implications for Ireland, obesity prevention through food labelling laws, and animal welfare standards in food production. Notable awards include a Trinity College Dublin Fellowship (2015) and a Master in Arts (jure officii) (2010). Prof. MacMaolain advises postgraduate students in EU Law, Food Law, and International Trade Law, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to legal challenges. His work bridges academic rigor and practical policy impact, with contributions to debates on EU regulatory effectiveness, food safety accountability (e.g., EFSA’s role), and Ireland’s economic recovery post-financial crisis.

• EU Law
• Food Law
• International Trade Law (WTO)
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Bernd Justin Jütte is an Associate Professor at the School of Law (Sutherland School of Law) at University College Dublin (UCD). He specializes in intellectual property law, focusing on digital copyright, exceptions, user rights, and EU regulatory frameworks. His work emphasizes balancing creator rights with user freedoms in the digital age. Education: LLB, University of Greifswald (Germany) Master en Droit Européen, University of Luxembourg PhD in Law, University of Luxembourg (2016), with a thesis published as Reconstructing European Copyright Law for the Digital Single Market . Research Interests: EU copyright reform and digital single market challenges Text-and-data mining exceptions User rights and access to information AI's impact on copyright Platform liability under the CDSM Directive Fundamental rights in digital environments Teaching & Professional Activities: Coordinates modules in Copyright Law, EU Law, Patent Law, and AI Regulation at UCD Teaches Intellectual Property Law and Internet Law at the University of Luxembourg and Vytautas Magnus University Professional activities include peer review for Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice , Grur International , and others Assesses grants for institutions like the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) Grants & Funding: Consumer Leadership Academy 2025 Project (June 2025–June 2026) User Access Rights Research (June 2025–June 2026) His research trends emphasize modernizing copyright law to accommodate digital innovation while protecting user rights, with a focus on EU harmonization challenges and platform governance. Recent work critiques upload filters and advocates for user-centric reforms.

• Copyright Law
• EU Intellectual Property Law
• Digital Single Market Regulation
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Martin Mullins is Professor in Risk and Insurance at the Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, where he co-leads the Emerging Risk Group. He holds dual affiliations as Visiting Professor at Vicomtech Foundation (Basque Country, Spain) and member of both the Centre for Emerging Risk Studies and Lero – the Irish Research Centre for Software. His cross-institutional roles include serving as data ethicist for the Central Bank of Ireland and teaching risk/ethics modules for Ireland's national MSc in Artificial Intelligence. His research centers on the convergence of emerging technologies and risk governance, with specific expertise in AI ethics for insurance applications, cyber risk transfer mechanisms, and ethical implications of autonomous systems. Recent work examines trust deficiencies in generative AI for high-stakes insurance decisions, efficacy of cyber insurance markets, and gamified training for financial crime detection – consistently bridging theoretical frameworks with regulatory practice. Analysis of his 2024 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) Critical examination of AI's role in insurance underwriting, particularly trust barriers in ChatGPT applications; (2) Structural analysis of cyber insurance markets with focus on German regulatory models and reinsurance solutions; (3) Innovation in financial crime detection through behavioral training methodologies. These outputs demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach spanning technology ethics, risk modeling, and regulatory policy. Professor Mullins has secured significant research funding through four EU Commission projects including VIDAS and Cloud-LSVA (funded under MG3.6 and ICT 16 calls), investigating risk metrics and privacy frameworks for assisted driving systems. His work actively contributes to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to responsible technology development and ethical innovation. He co-leads the Emerging Risk Group at University of Limerick, collaborating with Lero on software risk initiatives and with Vicomtech Foundation on Basque-region technology ethics projects. Current engagements include advising the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) as member of their Digital Ethics in Insurance Expert Group.

• Risk
• Insurance
• Ethics
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Dr. Cliona Kelly is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean at the University College Dublin School of Law. She serves as Chair of the Law Taught Programmes Board and has previously held academic positions at Cardiff University, National University of Ireland Galway, and Trinity College Dublin. Dr. Kelly earned her PhD from University College Dublin funded by the Irish Research Council for Humanities and Social Sciences, complemented by a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning from National University of Ireland Galway. Her research focuses on contract law, consumer protection, patent law, and human rights. Key areas include European consumer law reform, intellectual property ethics, and academic advising methodologies. Dr. Kelly's 2021 monograph 'Contract Law in Ireland' contributes significantly to the peer-reviewed International Encyclopedia of Laws series. She has advised the Attorney General on transposing European consumer directives into Irish law through the Consumer Rights Bill 2022. Research trends demonstrate consistent focus on consumer protection evolution, legal innovation in commercial transactions, and pedagogical advancements in legal education. Her recent work explores AI's impact on intellectual property frameworks and collaborative educational models. UCD Values in Action Award for consent education integration (2021) College of Social Sciences and Law Teaching and Learning Award (2018) Dr. Kelly leads curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate modules including Legal and Professional Skills, Patent Law, and Consumer Law. She secured IRC funding for research on frustration in common and civil law jurisdictions and advises PhD candidates in commercial law and legal education.

• Contract Law
• Consumer Law
• Patent Law
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Dr. Francis O'Toole is an Associate Professor of Economics at Trinity College Dublin. His research focuses on competition policy, regulation, taxation, and social welfare, with notable contributions to the analysis of public service broadcasting, universal basic income, and antitrust enforcement. He has authored or co-authored over 38 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, often collaborating with institutions like Georgetown University and the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). His academic career includes fellowships such as the John M.Olin Fellowship in Law and Economics (Georgetown University, 1991–1992) and a University Fellowship at Georgetown’s Graduate School (1988–1991). His work intersects economics, law, and public policy, addressing issues ranging from fiscal reform to the economic impact of voting systems. Key research themes include the regulatory dynamics of competition in non-internationally traded services, the distributive effects of taxation policies, and the valuation of public goods like broadcasting. His publications frequently engage with Irish and European policy contexts, offering insights into macroeconomic challenges and welfare design. Awards: John M.Olin Fellow, University Fellowship (Georgetown). Grants/Advising: No specific grants or advisee名单 listed.

• Competition Policy
• Regulation
• Redistribution
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Joseph McMahon is a Professor of Commercial Law at the University College Dublin's School of Law (Sutherland School of Law). He joined UCD in 2004 from Queen's University Belfast, where he previously held the position of Professor of International Trade Law. His academic career includes roles at the University of Leicester and Victoria University Wellington, New Zealand. McMahon holds an LLB from Queen's University Belfast and a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, where his thesis on European Trade Policy in Agricultural Products was later published. His research focuses on agricultural trade law within the WTO and EU frameworks, including the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the Agreement on Agriculture. He also explores the intersection of EU development cooperation policy with agricultural trade, particularly regarding policy coherence for development in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific (ACP) countries. Education: LLB, Queen's University Belfast PhD in Law, University of Edinburgh (1988) Professional Activities: Committee Membership: Executive Committee, UCD Confucius Institute Journal Reviewing: Journal of International Trade Law and Policy Research Trends: McMahon's work emphasizes WTO negotiations on food security, Brexit's impact on EU-UK agricultural trade, and legal frameworks governing export restrictions. His recent publications address the prolonged WTO negotiations on food security, post-Brexit regulatory divergence, and pandemic-era trade barriers for medical equipment like PPE. His scholarship consistently bridges legal analysis with policy implications for global trade governance. Teaching: Coordinates courses in International Economic Law, Public International Law, and the Law of International Organizations at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Lab/Teams:** Not explicitly mentioned in provided texts.

• International Trade Law
• Agricultural Policy
• EU Common Agricultural Policy
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Dr. Alexandros Seretakis is an Assistant Professor of Law at Trinity College Dublin's School of Law, specializing in financial regulation, fintech, and alternative investment funds. He holds a law degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, an LL.M. in Banking and Finance from University College London, and an LL.M. in Corporation Law from New York University. He is a qualified lawyer in Greece and New York, with prior roles including consultant for a US investment firm and expert at the European Court of Auditors. His research focuses on digital finance regulation, blockchain, central bank digital currencies, and corporate governance. He contributes to global media like the Financial Times and advises on EU financial policies. Seretakis co-founded Trinity's interdisciplinary MSc in Law and Finance program and serves on bodies like Blockchain Ireland Legal Working Group and the Digital Euro Association. Education: LL.B., Aristotle University of Thessaloniki LL.M., Banking & Finance Law, University College London LL.M., Corporation Law, New York University PhD, University of Luxembourg Awards: 2023: Fellowship of Trinity College Dublin 2021: Master in Arts (jure officii), University of Dublin 2010-11: NYU Dean's Merit Scholarship Professional Roles: Adjunct Lecturer, University of Luxembourg and Institute of Bankers Ireland Expert, European Court of Auditors Member, Digital Euro Association His research explores fintech innovation, CBDCs, and regulatory harmonization in EU financial markets. Recent work addresses gaps in digital financial regulation and the evolving role of blockchain in securities markets. He advises on emerging technologies' legal frameworks and corporate governance reforms. Active in academic leadership, he directs Trinity's MSc in Law and Finance and supervises PhD candidates researching investment fund regulation and fintech. His work bridges legal scholarship with practical policy solutions for evolving financial ecosystems.

• Financial Regulation
• Alternative Investment Fund Regulation
• Fintech Regulation
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Christiane Ahlborn is an Assistant Professor of Public International Law at Trinity College Dublin's School of Law. Her research focuses on international responsibility, treaty law, international organizations, human rights, refugee law, and the intersection of international law with emerging technologies like AI and nuclear governance. She teaches Public International Law, Law of International Organizations, and Refugee and Immigration Law. Education: Ph.D. in Law, University of Amsterdam LL.M., Harvard Law School MIS in International Law, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID) Professional Roles: Co-Chair, UN Law Committee (American Branch of ILA) Member, Trinity Centre for Post-Conflict Justice Steering Committee Editorial Board Member, Arab Yearbook of Public and Private International Law Former Legal Officer, UN Office of Legal Affairs and IAEA Her research emphasizes the evolving role of international organizations, legal accountability mechanisms, and the interplay between new technologies and existing legal frameworks. Recent work explores corporate legal personality and the regulation of business and human rights via nuclear law. She has contributed to UN legal reform debates and authored case studies on cyber law challenges in conflict zones and hate speech mitigation. Key Affiliations: Member, European Society of International Law Member, American Society of International Law Member, International Commission of Jurists (German Section)

• International Law
• International Responsibility
• Treaty Law
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Professor Imelda Maher is the Sutherland Full Professor of European Law and Director of the UCD Dublin European Institute at University College Dublin's Sutherland School of Law. She previously served as Dean of Law from September 2017 to September 2021 and was the Academic Director for the UCD Sutherland School of Law building project which opened in 2013. Professor Maher has held academic positions at prestigious institutions including the London School of Economics, Australian National University, Birkbeck College, and Warwick University. Her educational background includes: BCL from University College Dublin LLM from Temple University, Pennsylvania, USA Barrister-at-Law degree from the Honorable Society of King's Inns, Ireland Professor Maher's research focuses on the intricate relationship between law and governance, with particular expertise in competition law and EU governance. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in European legal systems. She has published extensively on the implementation of EU law in national courts and the evolution of competition policy in a globalized world. Her research often examines how legal frameworks interact with political and economic structures to shape governance outcomes, with recent work including a series of articles on EU Law implementation in Irish courts and a monograph on international competition law. Her scholarly output reveals a clear trajectory toward examining the practical application of EU law in national contexts and the evolving landscape of international competition law. The publications demonstrate sophisticated analysis of how EU legal principles are interpreted across different national legal systems, with increasing attention to the role of national courts in the European legal order and the challenges of maintaining coherent competition policy across jurisdictions. Professor Maher's distinguished career has been recognized through numerous honors: Elected Member of the Royal Irish Academy (2011) Senior Vice-President of the Royal Irish Academy (since 2023) Honorary bencher of Middle Temple, London Fellow of the Higher Education Authority, UK First Irish woman President of the Society of Legal Scholars of the UK and Ireland (2016-2017) As an educator, Professor Maher has developed innovative teaching approaches emphasizing cooperative and reflective learning. She serves on several prestigious advisory boards including the Cambridge Centre for European Legal Studies, the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition, and The Institute for Consumer Antitrust Studies. She has held visiting appointments at institutions worldwide including Peking University, NYU, and Lund University, and delivered the prestigious general course lectures at the Academy of European Law, Florence. Professor Maher leads research collaborations focused on EU law implementation and competition policy, working with scholars across Europe and internationally. Her current major projects include examining the implementation of EU Law in Irish courts and developing a comprehensive analysis of international competition law frameworks.

• EU Law
• Competition Law
• Law and Governance
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Gemma O'Farrell serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Trinity College Dublin's School of Law, teaching EU Trade Mark and Design Law within the LL.M programme. She concurrently practices as legal counsel for an international telecoms company, bridging academic theory with industry applications in intellectual property and privacy law. Her educational foundation includes: LL.B from Trinity College Dublin (2006) LL.M in Intellectual Property from University of London (2007) Barrister-at-Law from Honorable Society of the King's Inns (2009) Ph.D. from Trinity College Dublin (2015) focusing on Trade Marks and Unfair Competition Law Her research centers on Intellectual Property Law with specialized expertise in digital copyright, trademark enforcement, and data privacy. Recent work examines the tension between intellectual property rights and fundamental freedoms, particularly in digital environments where sports law, commercial regulations, and chancery principles intersect. She investigates how EU frameworks like GDPR impact national implementations while addressing emerging challenges in telecommunications and internet governance. Publication trends over the past decade reveal consistent focus on practical legal applications, progressing from foundational trademark analysis (2008-2011) toward contemporary digital privacy dilemmas (2017-2020). Her work increasingly addresses cross-jurisdictional enforcement challenges and the societal implications of intellectual property regimes, demonstrating evolution from technical legal analysis to policy-oriented scholarship. Key honors include: Trinity College Entrance Exhibition (2006) Arthur Cox Fellow (2012) While not explicitly advising graduate students, O'Farrell contributes significantly to legal reform through research roles with the Copyright Review Group (analyzing Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 amendments) and the Bar Council of Ireland (researching Legal Services Regulation Bill). Her professional engagements extend to international platforms including the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and Four Jurisdictions conference, where she examines judicial independence models. She maintains active membership in the British and Irish Commercial Bar Association while representing Ireland at global legal forums, demonstrating commitment to both academic discourse and practical legal development.

• Intellectual Property
• Privacy Law
• Sports Law
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Joe Varley serves as a Lecturer in the School of Management, People and Organisations at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), Tallaght Campus, delivering law modules across Marketing, Management, and Accounting programmes with practical insights from his legal career. His academic qualifications include: BA LLB Qualified Solicitor (1991) Mr. Varley specializes in Business Law with deep expertise in Commercial Law, Company Law, Contract Law, Consumer Protection Law, Competition Law, and Tort Law. His teaching integrates real-world legal advisory experience from Dublin commercial practice, emphasizing application of legal frameworks within business operations and organizational contexts. He actively supervises students across business disciplines at TU Dublin, leveraging his dual academic-professional background to bridge theoretical knowledge with commercial legal practice requirements.

• Business Law
• Commercial Law
• Company Law
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