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• Public Law
• Algorithmic Decision-Making
• Constitutional Law
• +5 more

Adam Harkens is a Lecturer in Public Law at the University of Strathclyde. He holds a PhD in Law from Queen's University Belfast, funded by the Leverhulme Interdisciplinary Network on Cybersecurity and Society (LINCS). His research focuses on the intersection of public power, digital decision-making tools, and constitutionalism, addressing issues like algorithmic policing, surveillance, and AI governance. He is a founding member of the Strathclyde Centre for Doctoral Training (SCDT) in Human Rights-Based Decision-Making and the LEADS Lab at the University of Birmingham. Teaching includes modules on constitutional law, administrative law, and digital regulation at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Professional activities include advising bodies like the Office for AI and the Dutch Raad van State. He co-leads the SCDT project (2023–2027) and contributed to the FATAL4JUSTICE? Programme (2019–2022). His upcoming monograph, The Algorithmic State: Power, Constitutionalism and the Future of Administrative Law , explores these themes further. Research interests emphasize preventing power abuse via algorithmic systems, engaging legal theory, human rights, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent projects include workshops on predictive policing regulation and EU AI accountability frameworks.

Beatriz Botero ArcilaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Law of the Digital Economy
• Privacy Law
• Global Data Law
• +4 more

Beatriz Botero Arcila is an Assistant Professor of Law at Sciences Po Law School and a Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University. She specializes in the governance of data, artificial intelligence, and digital surveillance. LLM and Doctorate from Harvard Law School Research Focus : Law of the Digital Economy Privacy Law / Global Data Law Surveillance Law Legal Theory Scientific Awards : Future of Privacy Forum's 14th Annual Privacy Papers Award (2024) Labs & Teams : Co-founder of The Edgelands Institute, a pop-up institute incubated at the Berkman Klein Center focused on digital surveillance and cities.

Kamrul FaisalView profile

Researcher

• Data Privacy
• GDPR
• Digital Rights
• +7 more

Kamrul Faisal serves as a Doctoral Researcher and Grant-funded researcher within the Faculty of Law at the University of Helsinki. His scholarly work focuses on the dynamic interplay between technology, law, and policy, with expertise in digital rights, cybersecurity, telecommunications legislation, and data privacy. Faisal is committed to advancing equitable legal frameworks for the digital era through rigorous research and ethical analysis. Research Interests Faisal's research centers on data protection law, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and its application to vulnerable groups including children. He investigates the tensions between privacy rights and freedom of expression in criminal data contexts, and critically assesses national data protection measures such as Finland's biometric data proposals. His work also explores vulnerability theory within data protection frameworks and the intersection of human rights with digital technologies. Publication Trends His recent scholarly output (2024-2025) reveals a concentrated effort on GDPR-related challenges, with publications addressing children's data rights, biometric surveillance risks, and the reconciliation of privacy with other fundamental rights. Faisal's work demonstrates a methodical approach to identifying gaps in current regulations and proposing nuanced solutions for complex digital society issues. Scientific Awards Eino Jutikkala Grant awarded by the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters (2022) Research Projects and Activities Faisal contributes to major research initiatives including GenAI: Generation AI (funded by the Research Council of Finland) and Korpisaari 2785/31/2019 Neutral Host Pil (funded by Business Finland). He is an active participant in academic discourse, having engaged in 39 activities such as conference organization, peer review for journals like Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance, and invited talks on data protection. His role as a Certified Peer Reviewer by Elsevier underscores his commitment to scholarly rigor.

Céline Castets-RenardView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence Law
• Digital Governance
• Data Protection Law
• +4 more

Dr. Céline Castets-Renard is a Full Professor in the Civil Law Section of the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa and holds the Canada Research Chair in International and Comparative Law of Artificial Intelligence. She also serves as the University Research Chair on Accountable AI in a Global Context (2020-2024) and is an affiliated researcher at ANITI (Toulouse) and Yale Law School's Internet Society Project. She previously held senior academic roles at Université Toulouse Capitole and was a visiting scholar at institutions including Fordham Law School and Osaka University. Her research focuses on digital technology and AI governance from an international and comparative law perspective, emphasizing EU, Canadian, and US frameworks. Key areas include AI law, data protection, digital copyright, platform regulation, and the intersection of technology with human rights, equity, and gender issues. She has authored over 100 articles, 2 monographs, and edited 4 books. Dr. Castets-Renard advises on EU initiatives such as the AI Office’s General-Purpose AI Code of Practice and the Digital Markets Act. Her work bridges legal scholarship with practical challenges in AI accountability, privacy, and transnational governance. Awards include the Honorary Junior Membership of the Institut Universitaire de France (2015-2019).

Elise DegraveView profile

Lecturer

• Information and Communication Technology Law
• Public Law of New Technologies
• E-Government
• +2 more

Elise Degrave is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Namur, teaching Sources and Principles of Law in bachelor’s and Internet Governance and E-Government in the Master’s in Information and Communication Technology Law (DTIC). She co-directs the E-Government Chair and leads the E-Government unit at the Information, Law and Society Research Center (CRIDS) , focusing on legal and technical expertise for the public sector. External Roles : Walloon Digital Council member, Commission for Access to Administrative Documents active member, Editorial Director of RDTI , and Institute for Justice Studies member. Education : Law degree from UCL (2004, Highest distinction), Certificate of Aptitude for Legal Profession (CAPA) (2005), and Doctor of Legal Sciences (2013, University of Namur). Research Interests center on e-government , digital privacy, public freedoms, and human rights. Her work bridges legal frameworks with technological advancements, emphasizing constitutional protections and ethical AI. Key Projects : Legislating in the era of AI, digital social assistance legality, and European health data spaces. Scientific Awards : Falys Prize (UCL, 2004) Advising and Grants : Supervised research projects on personal data protection and e-government. Recipient of a Doctor of Legal Sciences grant (July 15, 2013).

Emily LaidlawView profile

Associate Professor

• Cybersecurity Law
• Technology Regulation
• Human Rights
• +6 more

Emily Laidlaw serves as Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity Law at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Law, where she also holds appointments as Co-Director of the Canadian Network on Information and Security and Ethics Advisor to Calgary’s City Council. Her academic credentials include a PhD (2012) and LLM (2007) from the London School of Economics and Political Science, a JD (2002) from the University of Saskatchewan, and a BA in Communications (1998) from Linfield University. Dr. Laidlaw's research critically examines the intersection of digital technologies and fundamental rights, with primary focus on cybersecurity law, online harms regulation, platform accountability, privacy protections, and freedom of expression in networked environments. Her influential book Regulating Speech in Cyberspace (Cambridge University Press, 2015) established foundational frameworks for analyzing corporate responsibility in digital governance, while her ongoing work addresses emerging challenges in intimate image abuse legislation and cross-border data flows. Her publication record reveals consistent scholarly engagement with intermediary liability doctrines and digital tort reform across Canadian, UK, and European contexts, demonstrating particular expertise in developing legal mechanisms for addressing online defamation and non-consensual intimate imagery. Recent work increasingly examines the role of technology mindfulness in shaping privacy tort evolution and content moderation systems. Recognition for her impactful scholarship includes: Peak Scholar award from the University of Calgary (2018) Dr. Laidlaw directs significant research initiatives including an SSHRC Insight Grant on developing digital privacy torts, a MINDS Grant for the Canadian Network on Information and Security, and participation as co-investigator in the SSHRC Partnership Grant for Human-Centric Cybersecurity. She recently co-chaired the federal government's expert advisory panel on online safety legislation. Her institutional affiliations include leadership roles in the Institute for Security, Privacy and Information Assurance, membership on the Council of Canadian Academies Expert Panel on Public Safety in the Digital Age, and editorial positions with the European Journal of Law and Technology and International Cybersecurity Law Review.

Cyrill P. RigamontiView profile

Professor

• Intellectual Property Law
• Antitrust/Competition Law
• Copyright Law
• +4 more

Professor Cyrill P. Rigamonti is a Tenured Professor of Law at the University of Bern, where he teaches intellectual property law, antitrust/competition law, and media law. He serves as Director of the Institute for Economic Law and Chair of the Department for Economic Law, and is the founder of the Center for the Law of Innovation and Competition (CLIC). Professor Rigamonti is also an elected member of the Federal Arbitral Commission on Copyright and Neighboring Rights, serving as its President since 2024, having previously been Vice President since 2020. Professor Rigamonti holds a S.J.D. from Harvard Law School, an LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center, and a J.D./Ph.D. from the University of Zurich. He also earned a habilitation from the University of Bern and is admitted to practice in New York and Zurich. His academic career includes a visiting position at the University of Oxford's Faculty of Law and Oxford Intellectual Property Research Centre in Spring 2024. Professor Rigamonti's research focuses on intellectual property law, particularly copyright, patent, and trademark law, as well as competition law. His work examines the intersection of intellectual property with fundamental rights, digital technologies, and international harmonization efforts. He has made significant contributions to understanding Swiss copyright law in comparative perspective, particularly regarding non-original photographs, parody exceptions, and internet service provider liability. His scholarly output shows consistent focus on the evolving relationship between copyright law and digital technologies, with particular attention to secondary liability, parody exceptions, and the protection of non-creative works. Professor Rigamonti's work bridges theoretical analysis with practical legal application, as evidenced by multiple citations of his scholarship in Swiss Federal Supreme Court decisions. Prix Jubilé from the Swiss Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences (first legal scholar to receive this award) Mancini and Addison Brown prizes from Harvard Law School Professor Rigamonti actively engages with the legal profession through his service on editorial boards including the leading Swiss intellectual property law journal (sic!), as a peer reviewer for the International Review of Intellectual Property and Competition Law (IIC), and as National Correspondent for the Journal of Intellectual Property, Information Technology and E-Commerce Law (JIPITEC). He also serves as Vice President of the Board of the Hans Sigrist Foundation at the University of Bern and on the list of arbitrators for the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Binding Arbitration Program.

• EU Financial Market Regulation
• Consumer Financial Protection
• Institutional Dynamics of Financial Regulation
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Niamh Moloney is a Professor of Financial Markets Law at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where she previously served as Head of the Law School (2018–2021). She holds affiliations with LSE’s governing body (LSE Council) and is a member of the Board of Appeal of the European Supervisory Authorities. Her expertise focuses on EU financial market regulation, with particular emphasis on consumer protection and institutional governance dynamics. Education: Trinity College Dublin (undergraduate), Harvard Law School (graduate). Her research explores EU financial regulation’s institutional, substantive, and contextual dimensions, including ESMA’s evolving role and post-Brexit regulatory challenges. She has authored/edited over ten books, including EU Securities and Financial Markets Regulation (OUP, 2023) and The Oxford Handbook of Financial Regulation (OUP, 2015), and has published over 100 articles. Awards include Fellow of the British Academy (2018), Honorary Member of the Royal Irish Academy (2021), and an honorary doctorate from the University of Zurich (2019). She serves on the Central Bank of Ireland board and advises the Irish Government’s Commission on Taxation and Welfare (2022 report). Her professional roles include editorial board memberships (e.g., European Law Review ), advisory roles (e.g., European Capital Markets Institute), and public service (e.g., House of Lords inquiry adviser on EU financial reform).

• Procedural Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Chain of Custody
• +3 more

Andrea Jamardo Lorenzo is an Assistant Professor at the University of León , affiliated with the School of Law and working within the Department of Public Law . Her research focuses on Procedural Law , with particular emphasis on Chain of Custody mechanisms, Technology in Law , and Legal Education innovations. Education : PhD in Law from the University of León (2023), thesis titled La cadena de custodia: análisis sistemático , supervised by Dr. Piedad González Granda. Her research explores the legal configuration and technological evolution of chain of custody systems in both national and European contexts. She investigates how digital evidence handling , AI applications , and cybersecurity protocols impact judicial integrity and procedural guarantees. Recent work also addresses pedagogical methods like flipped classrooms and role-playing in legal education. Analysis of her publications reveals trends in criminal procedure reforms , comparative chain of custody models (Spain vs. US), and ethical implications of legal technology . While no scientific awards are documented, her work contributes to debates on judicial efficiency , fundamental rights , and data protection in criminal contexts.

Marco FisicaroView profile

Assistant Professor

• European Union Law
• Competition Law
• State Aid Law
• +4 more

Marco Fisicaro is an Assistant Professor of European Union Law at the Law Faculty of Sapienza University of Rome , where he teaches EU Internal Market Law and European Competition and State Aid Law . He is affiliated with the Department of Legal and Economic Studies and serves as managing editor of European Papers - A Journal on Law and Integration and editorial staff member for Diritti umani e diritto internazionale . Education : Master Degree in Law (2018), PhD in Law (2022), and Post-graduate Diploma in Social Sciences (2021) from University of Catania Research Interests : His work focuses on European Union Law , Competition Law , State Aid Law , and Rule of Law enforcement. He examines judicial independence mechanisms, EU funding conditionality, sovereignty dynamics, and supranational governance challenges. Academic Contributions : Recent publications analyze interim measures for rule-of-law crises, EU solidarity frameworks, sovereignty debates, and judicial independence strategies. His research intersects legal, economic, and policy dimensions of European integration. Scientific Awards : Common Market Law Review Prize for Young Academics (2024) Giuseppe Sperduti Prize (2015) Professional Experience : Former post-doctoral researcher at Rome Unitelma Sapienza (2021-2023), visiting researcher at University of Vienna (2020) and Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law (2021), and intern at the European Court of Human Rights (2016).

Eloïse GennetView profile

Assistant Professor

• European Union Law
• Health Law
• Bioethics
• +5 more

Eloïse Gennet is a Junior Professor (Assistant Professor) at Aix-Marseille University, where she is affiliated with the Faculty of Law and Political Science and the International, Comparative and European Law (DICE) research unit. Her work focuses on European Union law, particularly in the areas of health law, bioethics, and biomedical regulations, and she is actively involved in several major research projects including CEJM - Europe to the South, the European Association of Health Law, GIS Euro-Lab, and I-Biolex. Dr. Gennet's research interests span European Union Law, Health Law, Bioethics, Clinical Trials Regulation, Orphan Medicines, the One Health Approach, Vulnerability in Biomedical Research, and Pharmaceutical Strategy. Her work examines the intersection of law, health, and ethics with particular attention to how EU law addresses complex health challenges, especially in the context of pandemics, biomedical innovations, and the protection of vulnerable populations in clinical research. She has published extensively on the legal frameworks governing biomedical innovations in both binding and non-binding EU law. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the One Health approach which integrates human, animal, and environmental health perspectives. Her research analyzes EU pandemic law as a laboratory for One Health, the legal concept of biomedical innovations in EU law, and the Council of Europe's role in fostering equitable access to healthcare during pandemics. Dr. Gennet's work bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical regulatory challenges in the health sector. Dr. Gennet is an active contributor to the CERIC research team and works on research axis 5. She regularly presents her findings at international conferences including the Annual Conference of the European Association of Health Law, the European Society for Gene & Cell Therapy Congress, and the EU Health Policy Platform meetings. Her interdisciplinary approach brings together legal scholars, medical researchers, and public health experts to address complex health governance issues.

Axel TschentscherView profile

Professor

• Constitutional Law
• Legal Philosophy
• Constitutional History
• +3 more

Axel Tschentscher serves as Professor of Constitutional Law, Legal Philosophy and Constitutional History at the University of Bern's Faculty of Law since 2005. His academic work bridges German and Swiss constitutional systems with expertise in fundamental rights interpretation, data protection frameworks, and comparative constitutional design. Affiliated with the Institute for Public Law, he maintains an active research profile through publications and case law analysis. His educational background includes law studies in Hamburg, a Cornell Law School LL.M. (1993), German bar admission (1996), American bar admission (1997), a dissertation in legal philosophy from Kiel University (1999), and a Master's in Philosophy from Würzburg University (2001). His habilitation in constitutional law was completed at Würzburg in 2004. Tschentscher's research focuses on constitutional theory , legal philosophy , and constitutional history , with significant contributions to data protection law, fundamental rights interpretation, and comparative constitutional analysis. His work often examines German and Swiss constitutional jurisprudence, particularly the jurisprudence of the German Federal Constitutional Court (BVerfG). Recent publications demonstrate evolving interests in digital privacy frameworks, climate protection obligations, and electoral system design. Analysis of his publications reveals strong emphasis on constitutional interpretation methodologies , fundamental rights protection , and comparative constitutional systems . His scholarly approach combines historical analysis with contemporary legal challenges, particularly in data protection and biotechnology regulation. The case law commentaries highlight his engagement with practical constitutional adjudication. Tschentscher maintains an active supervisory role for Master's theses at the University of Bern, implementing a structured four-stage supervision process including thematic discussion, topic assignment, content consultation, and formal review. His supervision focuses on constitutional law, legal philosophy, and ethics topics relevant to law department specializations. He directs research operations at the Institute for Public Law with a team including Head of Secretariat Sabrina Camenzind and assistants Olga Songs, Julian Marbach, Kathrin Rüegsegger, Patricia von Weissenfluh, and auxiliary staff. His office (D114) operates from Schanzeneckstrasse 1, PO Box 3444, CH-3001 Bern, with published contact channels for academic engagement.

• Cybersecurity
• Blockchain
• Machine Learning
• +12 more

Edgar Weippl is a Professor at the Faculty of Computer Science, University of Vienna, where he serves as Vice Dean and Head of the Research Group Security and Privacy. His work spans cybersecurity, blockchain, and machine learning, with teaching roles in information security and software security courses. Current Positions: Vice Dean (Faculty of Computer Science), Head (Security and Privacy Research Group), Deputy Head (Neuroinformatics & Knowledge Engineering Groups) Research Interests: Cybersecurity, blockchain, IoT security, code obfuscation, privacy technologies, reinforcement learning, and socio-technical systems security Selected Publications: Focus on blockchain privacy, VoWiFi security, code obfuscation, and reinforcement learning applications

Dana SchmalzView profile

Research Fellow

• international refugee law
• European refugee law
• fundamental rights
• +7 more

Dana Schmalz is a Senior Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law in Heidelberg, Germany, and currently serves as a visiting scholar at Columbia Law School and a fellow at the Columbia Center for Contemporary Critical Thought in New York. Funded by an Alexander von Humboldt Foundation fellowship, she pursues a two-year research project examining critical dimensions of international refugee law and migration governance. Her academic profile combines rigorous legal scholarship with theoretical engagement across international law, political philosophy, and migration studies. Dr. Schmalz earned her doctorate from the University of Frankfurt in 2017 with a dissertation on democratic theoretical issues in refugee law, followed by an LL.M. in Comparative Legal Thought from Cardozo Law School, New York, in the same year. She serves as an editor for the journal Kritische Justiz (KJ), contributing to critical legal scholarship in German-speaking academic circles. Her research centers on the intersection of refugee law and democratic theory, examining how political rights are secured for those without voice in democratic processes. She critically investigates population discourse and its relationship to migration governance, exploring how demographic projections shape perceptions of 'too many' migrants. Her scholarship analyzes the language and power structures of international law, examining how legal frameworks construct hierarchies and influence global governance. She has published extensively on European border policies, refugee protection mechanisms, and the theoretical foundations of international legal order. Dr. Schmalz's recent publications reveal a sophisticated analysis of migration governance that connects historical developments with contemporary challenges. She examines how legal concepts like responsibility-sharing function in practice, investigating the role of geopolitical proximity in determining state obligations toward refugees. Her work consistently combines rigorous legal analysis with critical theoretical perspectives, often challenging conventional understandings of migration governance. She explores the internalization of borders in demographic thinking and the ways legal frameworks contribute to perceptions of migration as 'excess.' Alexander von Humboldt Foundation fellowship supporting current research As an active contributor to Völkerrechtsblog, Dr. Schmalz helps shape digital infrastructure for global legal scholarship. Her work connects with broader academic communities through collaborations with scholars across international law and refugee studies. While specific grant details beyond the Humboldt fellowship aren't provided in the source material, her extensive publication record indicates sustained research activity across multiple funding cycles. She engages with practical policy challenges through her analysis of European migration governance and refugee protection mechanisms. Dr. Schmalz's research connects with multiple academic networks through her work at the Max Planck Institute, Columbia University, and her editorial role at Kritische Justiz. Her scholarship bridges German and Anglo-American academic traditions, contributing to transnational legal discourse on migration and refugee protection. She participates in interdisciplinary conversations that connect legal scholarship with political theory, philosophy, and migration studies.

Xavier GroussotView profile

Professor

• EU Law
• Constitutional Law
• Rule of Law
• +5 more

Xavier Groussot is a Professor at the Department of Law, Lund University, and serves as Pro Dean and Director of the Master Programme in European Business Law. He is also a guest professor at Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris II) and the University of Reykjavik. His roles include Research Coordinator for EU Law and Researcher in Human Rights Law, alongside membership in the LU Profile Area: Human Rights. He holds a PhD in Law (awarded the 2006 Oscar II Prize) and has led over 13 research projects, including studies on judicial independence and procedural federalism. His teaching focuses on EU Constitutional Law within the European Business Law Master’s Programme, where he also mentors moot court teams. He supervises eight PhD students across Lund and Uppsala Universities. Research interests span constitutional law, economic law, procedural law, federalism, and digitalization’s impact on EU legal frameworks. He contributes to the EU Fundamental Rights Agency and is a member of the Nils Klim Prize Committee. Recent work emphasizes the rule of law in Europe, including projects like the Lund Human Rights Research Hub. Notable awards include the 2010 Faculty Medal for research and education contributions. He actively collaborates with institutions like SIEPS and reviews for the Danish Research Fund.