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Sakari MelanderView profile

Professor

• Criminal Law
• EU Criminal Law
• Constitutional Law
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Sakari Melander is a Professor at the Faculty of Law , University of Helsinki, specializing in Criminal Law , with a focus on constitutionalization, Europeanization, and sentencing policies. His work bridges theoretical criminal law with practical legislative and policy challenges. Key research areas include EU criminal law, constitutional constraints on criminal legislation, and general doctrines of criminal law. He has extensive experience in parliamentary legal consultation, providing expert opinions to Finland’s Legislative Committees (e.g., on immigration control, anti-corruption directives, and digital evidence handling). Recent publications address topics like EU corporate sanction policies, constitutionalization of criminal law, and reforms in Finnish sentencing systems. His 2025 article in the New Journal of European Criminal Law explores balancing administrative and criminal sanctions in the EU. Scientific awards include: Hilkka ja Otto Brusiin Foundation Thesis Prize (2001) Magister Bonus – Good Teacher Award (2014) Primustohtori Award (2010) Year’s Teacher (2010) Year’s Opponent (2008) He leads research projects such as Criminal Law Under Pressure: Differentiation and Harmonization (2012-2015) and Assessment of Human Trafficking Sanction Practices (2021-2022), and supervises doctoral theses on criminal law topics.

• Late Medieval Ecclesiastical History
• Papal Administration
• Political Culture of the Avignon Papacy
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Dr Melanie Brunner is a Lecturer in Medieval Studies at the University of Leeds, affiliated with the School of History and the Institute for Medieval Studies. She holds a PhD in Medieval Studies from the University of Leeds and an MA in History and English from Universität Augsburg. Her research focuses on late medieval ecclesiastical history, papal administration, and the history of mendicant orders, particularly the Franciscans. She has contributed to major projects like the International Medieval Bibliography and led research networks such as the DFG-Netzwerk Imitation and Stilus Curiae. Her work explores political culture of the Avignon papacy, canon law dynamics, and religious reform movements. Education: PhD (Medieval Studies, University of Leeds), MA (History and English, Universität Augsburg). Professional affiliations include the Ecclesiastical History Society and Mediävistenverband. She supervises doctoral students in areas like Franciscan history, papal politics, and medieval book culture. Current projects include editorial direction of the International Medieval Bibliography and leadership of the MA Medieval Studies program. Research Interests: Late medieval papal governance, mendicant orders' institutional development, theological debates on poverty, and decision-making mechanisms in the Avignon Curia. She examines how theology, law, and political strategy intersected in medieval church administration. Advising & Grants: Supervises 4 current PhD students and has completed 6 theses. Involvement with EU-funded COST Action IS1301 and White Rose Collaboration Fund projects. Collaborates internationally with institutions like the Sächsische Akademie der Wissenschaften and Universität Zürich. Labs/Teams: Core member of research groups including Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM) and Politics, Diplomacy, and International History at Leeds. Active in interdisciplinary medieval studies networks.

Bernd LuckeView profile

Professor

• Macroeconomics
• Monetary Policy
• European Economic Policy
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Prof. Dr. Bernd Lucke is a full professor at the University of Hamburg , affiliated with the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences and Department of Economics . He holds the Chair for Economic Growth and Business Cycles and has been active in research, teaching, and public policy discourse. Research Interests : Macroeconomics, Monetary Policy, European Economic Policy, Business Cycles, Econometrics, Development Policy, and Public Finance. Publications : His recent work (2025–2020) focuses on synthetic control methods for EU monetary analysis, ECB policy critiques, debt sustainability, digital currency legislation, and expropriation impacts on FDI. Earlier works span econometric testing of Ricardian equivalence, productivity shocks, and growth modeling. Media Contributions : Regular political commentary in outlets like Cicero and Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung , often critiquing ECB decisions, EU fiscal integration, and inflation dynamics. Contact : bernd.lucke@uni-hamburg.de

Cesla AmarelleView profile

Professor

• Migration Law
• Human Rights
• Constitutional Law
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Cesla Amarelle serves as Full Professor and Chairholder of Public Law and Migration Law at the University of Neuchâtel's Faculty of Law. Her academic leadership extends to co-directing the Swiss Center for Migration Law (CDM) and contributing to national research initiatives including the National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) 'On the Move'. She concurrently holds significant public appointments as Chair of the Institute of European Law at the University of Fribourg and Federal Commissioner for Women's Issues, with recent expert designation to the Federal Round Table on signature collection integrity for 2024. Her academic foundation includes a law degree from the University of Lausanne (1996), LL.M. in European and International Economic Law from the University of Fribourg, and doctoral thesis from the University of Lausanne (2004). Her career progression at the University of Neuchâtel spans assistant professor (2009-2014), extraordinary professor (2015-2016), and full professor positions since 2016, complemented by earlier research roles at Swiss National Science Foundation and University of Fribourg. Professor Amarelle's research centers on migration law frameworks, human rights protections in asylum systems, and constitutional dimensions of European integration. Her work critically examines the intersection of migration governance with digital technologies, climate change impacts, and gender equality. Current projects analyze temporary protection regimes, non-refoulement principles in technological contexts, and the evolving relationship between Swiss migration law and European legal frameworks. Her scholarship consistently bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical policy implementation challenges. Her extensive publication record demonstrates evolving focus from foundational migration law codification toward contemporary challenges including digital discrimination, child rights in emergency contexts, and sustainable finance frameworks. Recent scholarship reflects increasing engagement with technological impacts on migration governance and the humanitarian dimensions of temporary protection systems, while maintaining rigorous analysis of constitutional and European law interfaces. Professor Amarelle actively contributes to academic and public discourse through leadership in the Swiss Center for Migration Law and participation in the NCCR 'On the Move' consortium. Her public service includes significant political roles as Vaud State Councilor for Education (2017-2022) and National Councilor (2011-2017), where she chaired key committees on political institutions and finance while representing Swiss higher education interests nationally. She maintains active engagement with professional associations including the Swiss Conference of Higher Education Institutions and Conference of Directors of Public Education.

Finn ArnesenView profile

Professor

• EU Law
• EEA Law
• Administrative Law
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Finn Arnesen (born 1962) is a Professor and Head of Department at the Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law within the Faculty of Law at the University of Oslo. He has been affiliated with the Faculty of Law since 1989, progressing from research fellow to associate professor and becoming a full professor in 1998. Arnesen also serves as Chairman of the Board of Finanstilsynet (Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway) since March 2018 and is a member of the Market Council. Graduated in law in 1989 Defended doctoral thesis "State governance and EEA legal barriers" in 1996 Research assistant at Nordic Institute of Maritime Law (1987) Research assistant at Department of Criminal Law and Criminology (1988-89) Professor Arnesen specializes in EU law, EEA law, administrative law, international law, law of obligations, legal sources, and public procurement. His research focuses on general EU and EEA law, procurement law, and legal issues arising at the intersection between EEA law and Norwegian law. His work spans petroleum law, maritime law, and energy law, with particular attention to how European legal frameworks interact with Norwegian domestic legislation. Analysis of Arnesen's recent scholarly output reveals consistent engagement with the EEA Agreement's implementation and interpretation. His publications demonstrate expertise in treaty law, legal integration challenges, and the practical implications of European law for Norwegian sectors including fisheries, energy, and public procurement. The research shows particular focus on territorial application, legal homogeneity, and the relationship between European legal frameworks and national implementation. Arnesen has held significant professional positions including: acting Judge at the Supreme Court (2011-2012), member of the Public Procurement Complaints Board (2015-2023), and lawyer at Thommessen law firm (2002-2003). He has chaired important committees including those producing NOU 2005:13 on nominee registration of shares and NOU 2020:9 on incorrect application of National Insurance Act requirements in the EEA area. Professor Arnesen leads research projects including "The European Dimension of Norwegian Law (EURNOR)" and "Public Procurement of Critical Societal Functions and Effects on Societal Security and Emergency Preparedness (ProCritS)." He is affiliated with multiple research groups including the Labor Law Group, Research Group for International Law, and Market, Innovation and Competition (MIK) group.

Maryellen FullertonView profile

Professor

• Asylum and Refugee Law
• Immigration Law
• International Law
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Maryellen Fullerton is the Suzanne J. and Norman Miles Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School. She served as Interim Dean from 2018 to 2019. Her expertise spans asylum/refugee law, immigration, international law, human rights, civil procedure, and federal courts. She holds a J.D. from Antioch School of Law and a B.A. from Duke University. Fullerton’s research examines comparative refugee law, EU asylum systems, and U.S. policies. She has held distinguished visiting roles at institutions like National Taiwan University and the University of Trento (via Fulbright). Her scholarship includes co-authored casebooks on immigration and refugee law, and she founded the multilingual Refugee Law Reader. She has advised Human Rights Watch on missions in Germany, consulted for UNHCR, and supports Refugee Law Clinics in Eastern Europe. Awards include the Fulbright Scholar designation and German Marshall Fund Fellowship. Affiliations: Dennis J. Block Center for International Business Law, Brooklyn Law School International Human Rights Fellowship Program. Grants/Awards: Fulbright Scholar (multiple), German Marshall Fund Fellow, Distinguished Chair at University of Trento. Labs/Teams: Leads Refugee Law Reader project; collaborates with global human rights organizations.

Ruth Rubio MarinView profile

Academic

• Gender Equality
• Gender Governance
• Comparative Constitutional Law
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Ruth Rubio Marin is a Part-time Professor at the Florence School of Transnational Governance (European University Institute) and a Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of Sevilla. She holds the UNESCO Chair in Human Rights and Interculturalism at Universidad Internacional de Andalucía. Previously, she served as a Chair in Comparative Public Law at the EUI. Current Affiliations : Florence School of Transnational Governance (EUI), University of Sevilla, Universidad Internacional de Andalucía Prior Affiliation : European University Institute (Comparative Public Law Chair) Her research focuses on how public law constructs inclusion/exclusion dynamics across gender, citizenship, nationality, and ethnicity , particularly in conflict and post-conflict contexts. Key areas include law and gender , transitional justice , and democratic constitutionalism . Recent publications analyze AI legislation , Spanish constitutional gender order , and Latin American gender constitutionalism . She actively consults for institutions like the UN , EU , and the International Center for Transitional Justice . Scientific Awards : UNESCO Chair in Human Rights and Interculturalism She currently serves on the board of the Global Survivors Fund for Victims of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence and has taught at institutions including Columbia Law School , Princeton University , and NYU (Hauser Global Law School Program).

Eduardo Gill-PedroView profile

Assistant Professor

• Artificial Intelligence Law and Governance
• EU Law
• Human Rights
• +5 more

Eduardo Gill-Pedro is an Assistant Professor at Lund University's Department of Law, where he serves as an Associate Senior Lecturer in Law and AI. His work focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, corporate law, and human rights within the European legal framework. Education: LL.B from the University of Essex LL.M from Stockholm University LL.D from Lund University Dr. Gill-Pedro's research centers on the role of companies in AI governance, particularly examining how artificial persons (corporations) influence the development of AI entities and how these interactions affect legal order and human control. His work bridges EU law, technology governance, and human rights, with special attention to constitutional identity and democratic practice in the digital age. He has made significant contributions to understanding corporate rights within European legal frameworks. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward examining the legal implications of AI systems, particularly focusing on corporate responsibility, democratic practice, and human rights in technological contexts. Gill-Pedro's work increasingly addresses real-world applications of AI governance, as evidenced by his 2025 reference statement on police use of AI for facial recognition. Scientific Awards: René Cassin Thesis Prize 2017 for his doctoral thesis "EU Law, Fundamental Rights and National Democracy" Oscar II award (2017) Dr. Gill-Pedro has directed courses including Internal Market Law, Methodology and Argumentation, and Enforcement of EU Law. He has served as a principal investigator for multiple research projects, including "The Company as a European Supercitizen?" which examined corporate human rights in European law. His research has been supported by various grants, including the Ragnar Söderberg Senior Research Fellowship. He leads research initiatives examining the governance of artificial intelligence and has participated in advanced study groups at the Pufendorf IAS. His current work focuses on the role of companies in AI governance and the fundamental rights of corporate entities within European legal frameworks.

• Asylum
• European Law
• European Union
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Dr. Salvatore Nicolosi is an Associate Professor in International and European Law at Utrecht University School of Law. He holds multiple leadership positions including founder and co-leader of the Migration Law (MiLa) Research Platform, leader of the Citizenship and Migration Building Block within RENFORCE, and coordinator of the LL.M. program in European Law. He is also a Fellow at the Netherlands Institute of Human Rights (SIM) and active in the Utrecht Center for Global Challenges. Dr. Nicolosi earned his PhD from La Sapienza University of Rome. His educational background combines European law, international human rights law, and international refugee law expertise. His research focuses on the development of the Common European Asylum System and the relationship between EU asylum legislation and international human rights instruments. His primary research interests include EU constitutional law, EU citizenship, free movement and fundamental rights, institutional matters in the EU and international organizations, and interactions between international law and the EU legal order. He examines EU institutional, law-making and enforcement dynamics in the context of Asylum and migration, with particular attention to vulnerable groups and human rights protection. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to bridging theoretical legal frameworks with practical implementation challenges. Dr. Nicolosi's extensive publication record reveals a consistent evolution in focus from foundational EU law concepts toward increasingly specialized areas of migration governance. Recent work shows growing emphasis on gender-based asylum, externalization of migration controls, and accountability mechanisms for EU border agencies like FRONTEX. His scholarship consistently addresses the tension between migration control objectives and human rights protection within the European legal framework. His notable honors include: EU Fulbright-Schuman Fellowship Michigan Grotius Research Scholar position at the Center for International and Comparative Law Dr. Nicolosi actively supervises PhD students, currently co-supervising three projects in EU law and human rights. He has participated in numerous research initiatives including the SHARED project on 'Shared Responsibility' for Integrated Border Management and the MIGROBAL project. His professional activities extend to organizing conferences such as 'The Admission and Integration of Refugees in Europe' and 'Same Old? Debating the New European Pact on Migration and Asylum.' He maintains significant institutional connections through his role as Senior Research Associate at Ghent University's Program for Studies on Human Rights in Context, Research Affiliate of the Refugee Law Initiative at the University of London, and inclusion in the List of legal experts of the EU Agency for Asylum. His work bridges academic research with practical policy implementation across multiple European and international contexts.

Emily GrabhamView profile

Professor

• Law and Time
• Legislative Drafting
• Labour and Employment Law
• +5 more

Professor Emily Grabham holds the rank of Professor of Law at the University of Kent's Kent Law School. She specializes in socio-legal scholarship, focusing on law and time, legislative drafting, and labour and employment law. Her interdisciplinary research integrates sociology, social anthropology, feminist legal studies, and queer theory. She earned a BA (Law) from the University of Cambridge, LLM from Queen’s University (Canada), MSc (Gender, Society & Culture) from Birkbeck College, London, MFA (Creative Writing) from the University of British Columbia, and PhD (Law) from the University of Kent. Her research projects include the ESRC-funded Future of Legal Gender (FLaG) Project (2018–2021) and the ESRC Balancing Precarious Work & Care Project (2013–2016). She has been recognized with a Philip Leverhulme Prize in Law (2020), as well as awards from the UK Socio-Legal Studies Association and Canadian Law & Society Association. Her publications span articles on legal temporalities, gender recognition law, and legislative drafting, with contributions to journals like Journal of Law and Society and Feminist Legal Studies . She has authored books including Brewing Legal Times: Things, Form and the Enactment of Law (2016) and edited volumes such as Law and Time (2018). Prof. Grabham has served on peer review panels for the ESRC and AHRC and sits on editorial boards, including Feminist Legal Studies . She has taught courses on Labour Law, Gender & Sexuality Law, and EU Law, though she is currently on study leave until 2024. Her work explores intersections of law with time, embodiment, and social ordering, reflecting her commitment to critical socio-legal inquiry.

Alison YoungView profile

Professor

• public law
• constitutional theory
• comparative public law
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Alison Young is the Sir David Williams Professor of Public Law at the University of Cambridge, a Fellow of Robinson College, and an academic associate at 39 Essex Chambers. She holds a DPhil from Oxford and has been recognized with a Leverhulme Research Fellowship (2015) and as a Inner Temple Book Prize runner-up (2018). She is affiliated with the Centre for European Legal Studies and Centre for Public Law at Cambridge, and the Oxford Human Rights Hub . Research Interests : Constitutional theory, dialogue theory, comparative public law (UK, EU, Commonwealth, France), freedom of expression, and human rights protection in private law. Key Publications : Author of Democratic Dialogue and the Constitution (OUP, 2017) and Unchecked Power (Bristol, 2023), with extensive contributions to journals on UK constitutional law, Brexit, and human rights. Her work explores the interplay between parliamentary sovereignty , judicial review, and the rule of law , particularly through the lens of Brexit-related legal challenges and the Human Rights Act 1998. She has served as a legal advisor to the House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution and holds advisory roles in the UK Constitution Monitoring Group and The Constitution Society.

Holger HestermeyerView profile

Professor

• International Law
• EU Law
• Constitutional Law
• +3 more

Professor Holger Hestermeyer is Chair of International and EU Law at the Diplomatische Akademie Wien – Vienna School of International Studies, after serving at King’s College London. He specializes in international, EU, and comparative constitutional law, with a focus on dispute resolution and trade law. His research has earned awards like the Otto Hahn Medal and a British Academy fellowship. He advises governmental bodies, including the House of Lords EU Committees, and has held roles at the CJEU and Max Planck Institute. Education includes a Doctor of Laws (2006) from Universität Hamburg, an LL.M. from UC Berkeley (2001), and a first legal state examination from the University of Münster (2000). Research interests span WTO law, Brexit legal implications, and the intersection of human rights with trade frameworks. His recent work includes commentaries on WTO agreements and analyses of post-Brexit trade dynamics. He co-directs the Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution, fostering collaboration between academia and policymakers. Awards include the Otto Hahn Award and a British Academy fellowship.

Tommaso SoaveView profile

Associate Professor

• International Economic Law
• International Dispute Settlement
• Legal Theory
• +7 more

Tommaso Soave is an Associate Professor and Co-Director of the Doctoral Program at the Department of Legal Studies, Central European University, Vienna. His work bridges international law, sociology, and global governance, with a focus on the socio-professional dynamics shaping international adjudication. His academic background includes a PhD in International Law from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, an LLM from Harvard Law School, an MA in International Relations from Sciences Po Paris, and a law degree from the University of Turin. He is admitted to the New York Bar. Soave’s research centers on international economic law, dispute settlement, legal theory, and sociological approaches to global governance. His acclaimed 2022 monograph, The Everyday Makers of International Law (Cambridge University Press), investigates how the professional culture of international lawyers influences judicial outcomes. His publications explore themes such as judicial bureaucracies, legal invisibility, and the social field of international courts, contributing to a deeper understanding of the human and institutional dimensions of international law. His recent and forthcoming articles, published in leading journals like the American Journal of International Law , Leiden Journal of International Law , and Austrian Journal of Public Law , reveal a consistent focus on the sociology of international adjudication, judicial communities, and the politics of legal knowledge. The interdisciplinary nature of his work combines law, sociology, and political theory to analyze how legal decisions are shaped by professional practices and institutional contexts. Tommaso Soave regularly consults for intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations on trade and investment law. While no formal list of advisees is provided, his role as Co-Director of the Doctoral Program indicates active involvement in mentoring PhD candidates. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards. He is affiliated with professional networks including SSRN, ResearchGate, and Twitter, and maintains an active scholarly profile through publications and conference participation, such as his event on The Many Cultures of the International Court of Justice in November 2024.

• Private International Law
• European Union Law
• Family Law
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Santiago Álvarez González is a Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Faculty of Law and the Department of Common Law. He holds a Doctorate from the University of Oviedo, focusing on Private International Law, specifically filiation systems in Switzerland and Spain. His research emphasizes European Union Law , Private International Law , and Family Law , with a focus on succession, parental responsibility, and LGBTQ+ rights in cross-border contexts. His work critiques ECJ jurisprudence and explores EU regulatory proposals while analyzing compatibility between Spanish interregional law and EU frameworks. His recent publications address jurisdictional competence for succession waivers, ECJ rulings on child custody, and the recognition of same-sex parenthood across EU member states. He critiques administrative resolutions in succession cases and advocates for clearer legal frameworks. His analyses often highlight the tension between EU law and national constitutional obligations. Notable contributions include critical assessments of EU Regulation 650/2012 on successions, the legal challenges of surrogacy, and the role of public policy in international law. His work bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practical judicial outcomes, emphasizing legal certainty and coherence in multicultural legal systems.

Leandro MancanoView profile

Senior Lecturer

• EU Constitutional Law
• EU Fundamental Rights Law
• EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
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Dr. Leandro Mancano is a Senior Lecturer in EU Law at the University of Edinburgh's Edinburgh Law School, and Director of Internationalisation. He holds a Laurea Magistrale in Law from the University of Pisa, a Diploma di Licenza from Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, and a PhD in Law from Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna (Pisa). His research focuses on EU constitutional law, fundamental rights in criminal matters, and the Area of Freedom, Security, and Justice. He teaches EU Law, Criminal Law, and Asylum Law, and his work bridges EU legal frameworks with issues like detention, migration, and human rights. Notably, he authored The European Union and Deprivation of Liberty (2019) and has been a visiting researcher at Queen Mary University of London, Université Libre de Bruxelles, and the University of Copenhagen. He serves as UK Deputy Contact Point for the European Criminal Law Academic Network (ECLAN). Research Interests: Mancano explores intersections between EU criminal law, migration policies, and fundamental rights. His work emphasizes legal harmonization challenges, judicial cooperation mechanisms, and the EU's role in safeguarding liberties in transnational contexts. Recent publications address globalization's impact on criminal law, detention conditions under EU-ECHR frameworks, and post-Brexit legal dynamics. Publications: His 29+ peer-reviewed articles and books cover topics like EU arrest warrants, deprivation of liberty standards, and mutual recognition in criminal matters. Recent works include analyses of extradition compliance (2021), systemic judicial cooperation (2023), and globalization's legal dimensions (2024). Engagement: Mancano contributes policy papers to Scottish institutions and provides expert evidence, reflecting his commitment to bridging academic research and public policy.