Bram Duivenvoorde is an Associate Professor at the Molengraaff Institute for Private Law , Utrecht University , specializing in advertising law , consumer law , and e-commerce . He holds a PhD from the University of Amsterdam (2014) and combines academic research with practical legal experience, including roles as an attorney-at-law at Hoogenraad & Haak (2014-2020) and interim legal counsel at Heineken International (2018). His work focuses on digital society , personalized marketing , and AI regulation in consumer contexts. Education : PhD (UvA, 2014), LLM (Utrecht, 2009), LLB (Utrecht, 2007) Key Research Areas : Advertising Law, Consumer Law, Digital Regulation, EU Law, Personalized Marketing Recent publications analyze generative AI , deepfakes , and DSA compliance , emphasizing consumer protection in evolving digital landscapes. He supervises PhD candidates Thijs Kelder and Jorn Torenbosch and leads the LLM Honours Programme . Duivenvoorde contributes to European consumer law through RENFORCE initiatives and serves as Editor for journals like Intellectuele Eigendom en Reclamerecht .
Konrad Kollnig is an Assistant Professor at Maastricht University’s Faculty of Law, specializing in the intersection of law and technology. He leads the RegTech4AI project, which combines legal and technical methods to address challenges in the AI and digital platforms sector. His academic background includes a PhD and MSc from the University of Oxford and a BSc from RWTH Aachen, with his PhD thesis winning the prestigious Stefano Rodotà Award 2024. Research focuses on market power analysis in digital platforms, ethical AI governance, and privacy-preserving technologies. He developed the TrackerControl app (200,000+ downloads) to expose app tracking practices. His work has influenced EU, OECD, US FTC, and other regulatory bodies, and been featured in Forbes, Wired, and New Scientist. Key achievements include winning the United Nations Privacy Competition 2022 and the Best Student Privacy Paper Award 2022. He holds a five-year RegTech4AI project grant (€2.1M) funding six researchers. Talks and collaborations span institutions like Georgetown University, CNIL, and the Council of Europe. His interdisciplinary approach bridges computer science, law, and policy to address systemic risks in digital ecosystems.
Lokke Moerel is a Full Professor of Global ICT Law at Tilburg University and Senior Counsel at Morrison & Foerster, specializing in data protection and cybersecurity. She leads the EU-wide binding data protection rules initiative since 2004 and chairs the Dutch Cyber Security Council. Her work integrates legal frameworks with technological advancements, focusing on GDPR compliance, corporate governance, and ethical challenges in digital transformation. Education & Career: Started career at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek (IP specialist for IBM/Philips/Intel, 1990s) Partner at Linklaters London (2000–2002), managing global licensing and IT contracts Joined Morrison & Foerster as Senior Counsel in 2015, focusing on privacy and cybersecurity Research Interests: Data protection law, blockchain privacy, AI ethics, metaverse regulations, and corporate governance in digital environments. Her work critically evaluates existing frameworks for emerging technologies, advocating for adaptive legal solutions. Recent Contributions: Active in projects like THESEUS (cybersecurity patching) and "Regulating Socio-Technical Change" (EU law & digital innovation). Publicly engaged through media commentaries on data dilemmas and GDPR challenges. Awards & Recognition: Market-leading data protection lawyer per Chambers Global and Legal 500 Author of the seminal textbook Binding Corporate Rules (Oxford UP, 2012) Advisory Roles: Member of the Dutch Cyber Security Council, Board of Advisors for the Netherlands Atlantic Association, and supervisory board member of Mauritshuis Museum.
Dr. Tom Boot is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics, Econometrics & Finance at the University of Groningen. He holds a PhD in Econometrics from Erasmus University Rotterdam (2017) and an MSc in Econometrics from the same institution (2012), along with an MSc in Physics from the University of Groningen (2010). His research focuses on econometric theory applied to macroeconomic forecasting, high-dimensional data analysis, and causal inference. He has been recognized with the Veni grant (2021–2024) for his work on forecasting methodologies. Boot’s research interests include improving forecast accuracy through methods like subspace projections, structural break modeling, and privacy-aware marketing analytics. His recent work explores privacy-utility trade-offs in data-driven marketing and unbiased estimation techniques for clustered errors. He has supervised PhD students including Jhordano Aguilar Loyo and Gilian Ponte, whose theses addressed panel data heterogeneity and differential privacy applications. Boot is also a program director for the MSc Econometrics, Operations Research, and Actuarial Studies (since 2024). His contributions to econometrics span over a dozen peer-reviewed publications, with a focus on advanced statistical techniques for economic forecasting and policy analysis. Collaborations include work with institutions like Harvard/MIT and the organization of workshops on causal inference and machine learning.
Amit Zac is a Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Law , University of Amsterdam , with a focus on Competition Law , Economic Inequality , and Artificial Intelligence Law . His work bridges legal frameworks with socioeconomic impacts, particularly in GDPR compliance , consumer protection , and AI-driven regulatory analysis . Email: a.zac@uva.nl Research Interests Zac’s research explores how competition law influences labor share and household inequality , often integrating AI and algorithmic compliance for regulatory challenges in digital markets. His publications highlight intersections between economic justice , antitrust enforcement , and emerging technologies . Publications Trends Recent works emphasize automated compliance in data privacy , generative AI implications for consumer law , and dark patterns affecting vulnerable populations . Earlier studies analyze sector-specific regulation and comparative law in the US and UK contexts.
Catherine Jasserand is an Assistant Professor specializing in Fundamental Rights and Technology at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Law. She holds a PhD in biometrics and privacy from Groningen, an LL.M. in IP and New Technology Law from UC Berkeley, and a Master’s in European Law from Université Panthéon-Sorbonne. Her research focuses on the intersection of AI, biometrics, and fundamental rights, with emphasis on governance frameworks for facial recognition systems and data protection laws. Previous roles include a Marie Curie postdoctoral fellowship at KU Leuven (2020–2023) researching facial recognition in public spaces, and work with the European Parliament, European Central Bank, and University of Amsterdam's IViR institute on IP law. Since 2024, she has been affiliated with STeP at Groningen. Key research areas include EU regulatory frameworks for biometric data, AI ethics, and privacy implications of emerging technologies. She has contributed to projects like INGRESS, TReSPAsS-ETN, and SOUNDS-ETN as an advisory board member. Active in technical conferences, she co-organized workshops on AI for the biometric community with the European Association for Biometrics. Recent work examines the EU AI Act’s impact on biometric data regulation, governance of facial recognition in public spaces, and legal challenges posed by deepfakes. She received an award in March 2024 for her contributions to digital governance research. Ancillary activities include LawTech Research and advising on EU-funded initiatives. Her teaching and research involve advancing interdisciplinary approaches to technology law and policy.
Gilian Ponte is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Marketing Management at the Rotterdam School of Management , Erasmus University Rotterdam . Her research bridges the critical intersection of data protection, privacy regulations, and marketing applications, with a particular focus on the privacy-utility trade-off in marketing contexts. Her work is prominently centered on data protection and privacy in marketing , exploring how modern privacy regulations like GDPR impact marketing practices. She investigates synthetic data generation , anonymization techniques , and deep learning methods to balance privacy preservation with marketing utility. Her research also delves into managerial practices in implementing privacy-compliant marketing strategies. Her recent 2024 publication in the International Journal of Research in Marketing introduces a novel framework for quantifying the privacy-utility trade-off, demonstrating her expertise in developing practical solutions for marketing professionals navigating stringent data protection regulations. The work has garnered significant attention with 5 Scopus citations and 18 readers, highlighting its impact in the field. Currently, there are no listed students or awards in the provided information, and no email addresses are available in the text.
Franziska Weber is a Full Professor in Law and Economics at the Erasmus School of Law, Erasmus University Rotterdam. She is actively involved in multiple research initiatives, including AiPact and AICON, and serves as the Faculty Diversity Officer and local coordinator for the European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) program. She is also a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the Erasmus Trustfonds and an associate partner in an EU-funded training program on competition law in the age of big data. Her research interests lie at the intersection of law and economics, with a focus on: Competition and antitrust law Private enforcement of EU law Data protection and digital markets Behavioral aspects of legal compliance Comparative and European private law Economic analysis of legal rules and institutions Her recent publications reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary analysis of legal issues using economic methodologies, particularly in digital and data-driven markets. She frequently examines incentive structures, enforcement mechanisms, and behavioral responses in legal contexts. Her scientific awards include the TPR-Wisselleerstoelhouder guest professorship at KU Leuven and a nomination for the 2022 Antitrust Writing Awards. She has also contributed to editorial work, including for the journal Wirtschaft und Wettbewerb (WuW) . Prof. Weber has supervised academic work, including doctoral theses, and is engaged in national and international collaborations. Her inaugural lecture in 2023, 'To Share or Not to Share – That is the Question,' highlights her ongoing research on data sharing behavior and regulation. She leads and participates in research teams focused on AI, digital governance, and competition law, and is involved in EU-level training and policy-oriented research projects.
Silvia De Conca is an Assistant Professor in Law & Tech at the Faculty of Law of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Transnational Legal Studies department . She holds positions at the Amsterdam Law and Technology Institute (ALTI), Network Institute, Kooijmans Institute, and co-chairs the Human Rights in the Digital Age group at the NNHRR (Asser Institute). Her work focuses on regulating human-machine interaction effects through EU law frameworks. Education: PhD in Tech Law (Tilburg University, 2021) LL.M. IT Law (London School of Economics, 2014) LL.B./LL.M. in Law (Roma Tre University, Italy) Research Interests: Law of AI/robotics, privacy in smart environments, GDPR compliance, deceptive design in digital products, and cross-disciplinary empirical legal methods. Current projects explore manipulative design in user interfaces and smart city privacy challenges. Awards: Best Paper Award (IFIP Smart Home Summer School, 2017). Active in academic outreach through editorial roles ( European Journal of Law and Technology ) and keynote presentations on AI regulation and digital privacy. Teaching: Courses include Technology Law, Data Analytics & Privacy, and Ethics of AI. Engaged in knowledge transfer via the Network Institute's Outreach&Transfer team.
Roles & Affiliations: Professor of Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship at University of Groningen's Marian van Os Centre of Expertise Entrepreneurship. Active in interdisciplinary projects combining law with digital innovation and agritech. Holds a Doctor of Laws (2022) from Rijksuniversiteit Groningen focusing on data protection in health tech. Education: Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) - Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (2017-2022) Research Interests: Specializes in legal frameworks for emerging technologies, including GDPR compliance in health apps, biometric data governance, and AI regulation in agriculture. Active in cross-sector collaborations on digital entrepreneurship and cybersecurity for SMEs. Recent work explores ethical implications of AI in precision farming and municipal data practices. Key Projects: Leading DigiAgro (2024-2026) addressing agricultural AI compliance, BiCoNet (2024-2027) on bioinformatics legal challenges, and Mensgericht(e) Recht en Praktijk (2024-2026) on human-centered legal design. Awards: Cultuurfondsbeurs (2019) Fulbright Scholarship (2019) Jo Kolk travel grant (2019) Professional Engagement: Regularly advises on digital entrepreneurship legal strategies. Organized workshops like 'Samen navigeren naar de toekomst van recht' (2025) and presented at Bileta annual conference (2025). Active in media discussions on tech governance including Just press 'agree' (2024).
Dr. Laura Boeschoten is an Assistant Professor in the Methodology and Statistics department at Utrecht University's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. She specializes in data donation methodologies, privacy-preserving techniques, and applied data science. Her work focuses on developing intuitive workflows for researchers and participants in data donation studies, particularly in social media and digital trace data contexts. She led the PDI-SSH funded 'D3I' project (2022–2025) and currently serves as task lead in the SSHOC-NL initiative. Her research bridges methodological challenges with real-world applications, emphasizing open-source research infrastructures and ethical data practices. Key research areas include measurement error modeling, missing data imputation, and latent class analysis. She has advised on projects such as the Port software tool for digital data donation and contributed to frameworks ensuring privacy in trace data collection. Publications span topics like GDPR compliance, adolescent social media behavior, and deliberative democracy through open data. Her work often intersects policy and technology, addressing data access obligations for platforms and fostering collaboration between researchers and tech companies. She has published in journals like Communication Methods and Measures , Patterns , and Government Information Quarterly , highlighting interdisciplinary approaches to modern data challenges.
Wes Damen is a Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Law, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Social Law. His work focuses on data protection, algorithmic management, and European legal frameworks, particularly their implications for welfare systems, privacy rights, and policy compliance. Institution: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Faculty of Law, Social Law Department) Role: Visiting Professor Research interests revolve around the intersection of data protection, liberal democracy, and welfare dystopias. Key areas include GDPR compliance, EU jurisprudence on proportionality, and algorithmic governance in labor and social security contexts. His recent publications analyze welfare dystopias under European data protection law, co-determination in algorithmic management, GDPR implementation challenges, and data exchange complexities in disability benefits systems. Themes span legal regulation, digital ethics, and responsible governance. Scientific awards include the ISLSSL Research Scholarship (2024) and the Plan atelier: Brussels Artist-run Spaces grant (2021–2024). Active collaborations include the Kooijmans Institute, focusing on fundamental rights and responsible government. Damen’s work bridges legal theory with societal challenges, emphasizing privacy, equity, and regulatory reform.
Lisette Mustert is an Assistant Professor of Administrative Law at Utrecht University's School of Law, where she is a member of the Institute of Constitutional, Administrative Law and Legal Theory and the Utrecht Centre for Regulation and Enforcement in Europe (RENFORCE). She specializes in the intersection of EU and national administrative law, with particular expertise in supervision and enforcement mechanisms within the European Union. Her educational background includes a doctoral degree from the University of Luxembourg, where she defended her thesis on 'Cross-border enforcement of the GDPR by independent administrative authorities' under the supervision of Professor Herwig Hofmann. Her doctoral work was nominated for the Luxembourg Excellent Doctoral Thesis Award. She also holds master's degrees in European Law and Legal Research (both completed cum laude) from Utrecht University. Dr. Mustert's research focuses on several critical areas at the intersection of digital governance and administrative law: Supervision and enforcement mechanisms in the EU, particularly regarding the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Composite administrative decision-making procedures across EU member states Protection of fundamental rights, especially the right to an effective judicial remedy in administrative contexts Effectiveness and good administration principles in cross-border regulatory enforcement Her scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on how EU regulatory frameworks, particularly the GDPR, are implemented and enforced across national boundaries. She examines the tensions between harmonization and national discretion, the role of EU agencies like the European Data Protection Board, and the procedural safeguards necessary to ensure both effective regulation and protection of individual rights. Dr. Mustert has received recognition for her research, including a nomination for the Luxembourg Excellent Doctoral Thesis Award. Her work has been presented at numerous international conferences and seminars, reflecting her standing in the academic community. In addition to her research, Dr. Mustert is actively involved in teaching and mentoring. She supervises master's theses and teaches courses on EU law, administrative law, and digital governance. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on Judicial Protection and Enforcement of EU Law, Digitalization and the Rule of Law, and Transnational Enforcement of the GDPR, reflecting the practical application of her research interests. She is also engaged with various research centers and networks, particularly the Utrecht Centre for Regulation and Enforcement in Europe (RENFORCE), which focuses on the practical implementation of EU regulatory frameworks across member states.
Prof. Rob Widdershoven is a Professor of European Administrative Law at the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance , Utrecht University. He specializes in Administrative Law, Governance, and Environmental Law within the Institute of Constitutional, Administrative Law and Legal Theory . His work focuses on the influence of European Law on member states' administrative systems, emphasizing judicial protection , law enforcement , and fundamental rights . He actively contributes to the Utrecht Centre for Regulation and Enforcement in the EU (Renforce) and the Montaigne Institute for rule of law. Education: PhD in Dutch Law (1989), Constitutional and Administrative Law at Utrecht University His research explores transnational decision-making , adjudication , and enforcement autonomy in the EU context. Recent works analyze proportionality assessments in non-punitive sanctions and judicial coherence in EU agency boards of appeal. Key awards include: 1993 VAR Award for scholarly work 1997 Jean Monnet Chair 2008 Gouden Peer 2012 VAR Best Article Award He supervises PhD candidates, serves on editorial boards (including Review of European Administrative Law ), and participates in EU-focused conferences like Ius Commune . His 2013 appointment as Netherlands' first PartTime Lecturer Advocate General of Administrative Law highlights his practical impact.
Marieke van Otterdijk is a postdoctoral research associate at the Department of Communication Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and affiliated with the Network Institute. Her research focuses on human-robot interaction, particularly developing robot interventions for children with ASD, analyzing human intuition during robot interactions, and studying how robot design influences user perception. Education: PhD in Informatics from the University of Oslo (2021–2024), Master's in Industrial Design from Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (2018–2020). Research Interests: Human-Robot Interaction, cognitive robotics, nonverbal communication, social robots, and robot design ethics. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals addressing education and innovation. Key Projects: Involved in the ERC-funded ROBOT-BOND project (2025–2029), exploring human-robot bonding for personalized support systems.
