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Ralph SchroederView profile

Professor

• Social Theory
• Digital Media and Populism
• Artificial Intelligence
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Ralph Schroeder is a Professor of Social Science of the Internet at the University of Oxford’s Oxford Internet Institute (OII). He has held roles including Programme Director of the MSc in Social Science of the Internet (2018–2023), Director of Research (2009–2012), and Senior Research Fellow since 2009. He previously held academic positions at Chalmers University, Royal Holloway, and Brunel University. His research focuses on digital media and populism, AI-driven social theory, and virtual environments. He has authored/co-authored over 170 papers and books, including Social Theory after the Internet (2018) and Knowledge Machines (2015). His work examines how digital technologies transform political communication, governance, and social interaction in countries like India, China, and Sweden. Education: Ph.D. in Government (London School of Economics, 1988), M.Sc. in Political Philosophy (LSE, 1981), B.A. in Philosophy and History (Williams College, 1980). Grants & Awards: Recipient of the 2023 Social Sciences Teaching Excellence Award, Erskine Fellowship (2023), and multiple research grants from the Swedish Research Council, EU Horizon 2020, and the Tencent Internet and Society Institute. His work explores AI ethics, digital misinformation, and the societal implications of emerging technologies. Labs & Collaborations: Leads projects on AI governance, digital media transformations, and the radicalization of Sweden’s global image. Collaborates with institutions globally, including the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode.

Suzie DunnView profile

Assistant Professor

• Technology and Law
• Gender Equality
• Digital Privacy
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Suzie Dunn is an Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University's Schulich School of Law and Acting Director of the Law & Technology Institute. She teaches Contracts, Judicial Decision-Making, Law and Technology, Intellectual Property, and Legal Ethics. Her research focuses on the intersection of gender, equality, technology, and law, particularly technology-facilitated violence, deepfakes, and digital privacy. Education: PhD candidate at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, with JD, LLM, and BA degrees. She previously served as a part-time professor at the University of Ottawa, where she taught Contracts and Law of Images, earning a 2021 teaching excellence award. Awards include the Joseph-Armand Bombardier Scholarship for PhD research and the Greenberg Prize for Feminist Research. Professional roles include advising the G7 and UN on gender-based violence in digital contexts, contributing to CIPPIC interventions in landmark Supreme Court cases (R v Jarvis, R v Downes), and serving on advisory boards for organizations like the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund. She is a Senior Fellow at CIGI, working on global projects against online gender-based violence, and co-authored a UN resolution on digital violence prevention. Her work extends to tech safety toolkits for domestic violence shelters, policy development, and international collaborations. She was called to the Ontario bar in 2016 and actively engages in public discourse on AI ethics and digital rights.

• Constitutional Law
• Administrative Law
• Intellectual Property Law
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PD Dr. Jannis Lennartz is a Senior Lecturer in Public Law at Humboldt University Berlin, specializing in constitutional law, administrative law, and digital legal issues. He holds a habilitation (2022) and has held visiting professorships at Göttingen and Cambridge. His research focuses on intersections of law and technology, fundamental rights in the digital age, and legal theory. He has published extensively on AI copyright challenges, algorithmic governance, and constitutional limits in administrative contexts. Education: BA Political Science (Erfurt, 2008), dual法学博士 (Göttingen/Berlin, 2013-2017), habilitation (Berlin, 2022). Key awards include the Leibniz Prize. Teaching includes Constitutional History (10 006), New Developments in Law (10 603), and General Administrative Law (10 450). Research highlights: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 2015 across constitutional law, intellectual property, and digital governance. Notable works include Chancellor Democracy (2023) and Forbidden Fruits? (2025), examining AI's impact on artistic creation and copyright frameworks. Recent publications address algorithmic filtering, digital trust mechanisms, and AI-generated content regulation. Awards: Leibniz Prize (specific details not provided but denotes Germany's top academic recognition). Active in interdisciplinary projects like LLCon and OSAIC initiatives. Serves as associated scientist under Prof. Möllers' chair, contributing to constitutional law research and academic leadership.

Chris RussellView profile

Associate Professor

• Algorithmic Fairness
• Explainable AI
• Responsible AI Governance
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Chris Russell is the Dieter Schwarz Associate Professor of AI, Government & Policy at the Oxford Internet Institute (OII), University of Oxford. His work bridges computer vision, machine learning, and ethical AI governance. He leads the Governance of Emerging Technologies programme, focusing on algorithmic accountability, transparency, and fairness. Prior roles include Group Leader at the Alan Turing Institute and Reader at the University of Surrey. Russell’s research has been recognized with awards, including the ICRA Best Paper Prize for autonomous driving mapping work. Research interests span algorithmic fairness, explainable AI, and responsible AI design. Notable projects include collaborations with the British Antarctic Foundation on climate modeling and causal approaches to algorithmic fairness. His work with Sandra Wachter and Brent Mittelstadt informs GDPR guidelines and tools like TensorFlow’s 'What-if Tool.' Current projects include advancing medical machine learning for inflammatory arthritis prediction and governance frameworks for emerging tech. Russell advises PhD students on socio-technical AI evaluations and teaches courses in machine learning and AI ethics. Recent publications address deepfake proliferation, LLM regulation, and fairness in foundational models. He co-leads initiatives like the Digital Good Network to align tech development with societal benefit.

• Body Image Law
• Public Health Law
• Social Media and the Law
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Associate Professor Marilyn Bromberg is an academic and lawyer specializing in Body Image Law, public health law, and social media law. She holds a PhD in social media and the law (2014) and currently serves as Associate Professor at the UWA Law School. Her roles include organizing teaching professional development and membership in UWA's Low Risk Ethics Committee. She has held leadership positions such as Juris Doctor Director and Director of Professionalism at UWA Law School. Her research focuses on legal frameworks addressing social media’s impact on body image, eating disorders, and public health. Key collaborations include work with Harvard University’s STRIPED program and roles in the National Taskforce for Social Media, Body Image, and Eating Disorders. She has secured over $1 million in research grants, including an Australian Research Council Discovery Grant on Body Image Law (2025). M has authored/co-edited books including the upcoming Research Handbook on Social Media and the Law (2025) and is working on solo authored publications. She actively engages with media, speaking at venues like the Australian Federal Parliament, Harvard University, and the Supreme Court of Canada. Awards include the 2024 UWA Law School Award for Research Impact and Innovation. Her teaching includes courses on Social Media and the Law, Law, Advocacy, Activism and Change, and Legal Internship. She also practices law at the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA and adjudicates for the WA Department of Communities.

Taylor JohnsonView profile

Associate Professor

• Formal Verification
• Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
• Artificial Intelligence
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Taylor Johnson is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering. He directs the Verification and Validation for Intelligent and Trustworthy Autonomy Laboratory (VeriVITAL) and serves as a Senior Research Scientist in the Institute for Software Integrated Systems. Previously, he was an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington from 2013 to 2016. His research focuses on formal verification techniques for cyber-physical systems (CPS), emphasizing safety, reliability, and security through hybrid systems, formal methods, and control theory. He has published extensively on neural network verification, earning best paper awards and recognition from IEEE, IFIP, and ACM. Education: Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2013) M.Sc., Electrical and Computer Engineering (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010) B.S.E.E., Electrical and Computer Engineering (Rice University, 2008) Research Interests: Formal verification of neural networks and CPS, safety-critical systems, autonomous systems, and AI/ML security. His work bridges theoretical foundations (e.g., hybrid systems) with practical applications in aerospace, energy systems, and robotics. Key Contributions: Developed the NNV tool for neural network verification, led the Verification of Neural Networks Competition (VNN-COMP), and pioneered techniques for robust federated learning and malware detection. Awards: AFOSR YIP Award (2016), NSF CRII Award (2015), and multiple best paper honors. His research is funded by AFRL, NSF, Intel, NVIDIA, and industry partners. Labs & Collaborations: VeriVITAL Lab (Vanderbilt), collaborations with United Technologies Research Center, Boeing, and Toyota.

• Criminology
• Digital Criminology
• Sociology of Law and Deviance
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Gabriele Baratto is an Assistant Professor of Criminology at the Faculty of Law, University of Trento, where he is also a senior researcher in the eCrime research group and a member of the Centre for Security and Crime Sciences (CSSC), a joint initiative with the University of Verona. He teaches courses including Digital Criminology, Transnational Organized Crime, Urban Security, and Financial Crime, and serves as an academic specialist for the UNICRI-UPEACE LL.M. in Cybercrime and Cybersecurity. PhD in International Studies (Criminology), University of Trento (2019, cum laude) Master’s Degree in Law, University of Trento (2013, 110/110 with honors) LL.M. in Cybercrime, Cybersecurity and International Law (cum laude), UNICRI-UPEACE-CSSC Scientific High School Diploma, Giorgio Dal Piaz, Feltre (2006) His research focuses on the intersection of crime and digital society, with expertise in cybercrime, human trafficking, migrant smuggling, hate speech, counterfeit goods, urban security, and financial crime. He investigates how digital technologies transform criminal behaviors and how law enforcement and prevention strategies can adapt. His work emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches combining criminology, law, and information science. Baratto has led and contributed to numerous EU-funded research projects such as qAID (Asset and Interest Disclosure), EU CYBER VAT (VAT fraud), HATEMETER (online anti-Muslim hate), and www.surfandsound.eu (human trafficking). His recent publications and conference presentations explore deepfake pornography, conversational AI for victim support, digital human trafficking, and organized cybercrime. His work bridges academic research with practical policy and law enforcement applications. Best Workshop Presentation 2018, Italian Society of Criminology He has advised government bodies and law enforcement, including the Trento Public Prosecutor, Guardia di Finanza, and EUROPOL. He has delivered guest lectures at universities in Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK, and conducted training for police, public officials, and educators on topics like cyberbullying, human trafficking, and digital crime. He serves as a reviewer for journals such as Trends in Organised Crime and Humanities & Social Sciences Communications , and was a guest editor for a special issue on cybercrime. Baratto is actively involved in public engagement and knowledge transfer, participating in seminars, workshops, and public events on restorative justice, prison reform, and digital risks. Through his startup Intellegit, he applies research to real-world security challenges. His work consistently emphasizes the societal impact of digital crime and the need for innovative, interdisciplinary solutions.

Thethiwe Nomalanga MashininiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Image Rights
• Social Media Law
• Artificial Intelligence Law
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Dr. Thethiwe Nomalanga Mashinini serves as a Senior Lecturer in Cyber Law at the University of the Witwatersrand's School of Law, appointed on August 1, 2022. A specialist in Image Rights with expertise spanning social media, artificial intelligence, and information technology law, she contributes significantly to South Africa's legal academic landscape. Her educational background includes a Doctor of Laws (LLD) from the University of Pretoria (2022), an LLM, LLB, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education with distinction (2023) where she specialized in postgraduate supervision. Her doctoral thesis focused on 'The Recognition of Image Rights in the Context of Memes Shared on Social Media'. Dr. Mashinini's research centers on how digital technologies impact identity protection, particularly examining social media platforms, AI-generated content, deepfakes, and drones. Her work addresses critical gaps in legal frameworks governing image rights across multiple jurisdictions, with particular attention to the African context and BRICS nations. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on emerging legal challenges at the intersection of technology and identity, with recent work emphasizing deepfakes regulation, social media accountability, and the commercial exploitation of personal identity. The research demonstrates evolving sophistication in addressing complex technological threats to image rights while considering cultural and jurisdictional differences. NRF PhD Track Thuthuka Grant (2020-2023) Female Academic Leaders Fellowship Grant (2023) NRF Post-PhD Track Thuthuka Grant (2024) As a supervisor, Dr. Mashinini focuses exclusively on Image Rights, Social Media Law, and Artificial Intelligence Law topics. Her grants have supported innovative research dissemination through her globally successful podcast 'Image Rights by N Mashinini,' which has reached audiences in 60 countries. She actively participates in professional organizations including the African Cyber Law Conference, Information Regulator's Research Advisory Committee, and African Digital Rights Network. Through her podcast initiative and academic work, Dr. Mashinini has established a research ecosystem connecting legal scholars across Africa and internationally, creating platforms for discussing image rights challenges in diverse cultural contexts while building practical frameworks for legal protection in the digital age.

Subhajit BasuView profile

Professor

• Law and Technology
• Regulation of Emerging Technologies
• Cyberspace
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Professor Subhajit Basu is a leading academic at the University of Leeds , holding the position of Professor of Law and Technology within the School of Law . His work bridges Law, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Emerging Technologies , with a focus on the Global South . He has authored influential books including Privacy and Healthcare Data (Routledge, 2016) and Global Perspectives on E-Commerce Taxation Law (Ashgate, 2008). PhD, Liverpool John Moores University LLB, Calcutta University Called to the Bar in 1998, specializing in Corporate Law in India Research Interests span Regulation of Emerging Technologies, AI Governance, Health Data Privacy, Autonomous Systems, and Online Harm . His recent projects include CoR: Sextortion in the Age of Blockchain and Deepfakes (Naif Arab University, 2025–2026) and Autonomy and Moral Agency in Bioethics (WBNUJS, 2024–2025). He previously led EU Horizon projects like PASCAL (2019–2023) on Connected and Autonomous Vehicles. Scientific Awards include the Hind Rattan (Jewel of India, 2020) and fellowships from the Royal Society of Arts and Higher Education Academy . His editorial leadership includes Editor-in-Chief of the International Review of Law Computers and Technology and associate roles on five journals. Notable Grants include funding from Naif Arab University (Saudi Arabia), EU Horizon 2020, EPSRC, and the Atlantic Philanthropies. He has provided consultancy to the National Cybercrime Research Centre (Poland), the Government of Saudi Arabia on AI frameworks, and The Dialogue (India) on IT Rules.

Benedetta CatanzaritiView profile

Research Fellow

• Science and Technology Studies
• Artificial Intelligence Ethics
• Social Dimensions of Data Practices
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Benedetta Catanzariti is a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science, with dual affiliation as a PostDoctoral Affiliate at the Centre for Technomoral Futures within the Edinburgh Futures Institute. She actively contributes to the AI Ethics & Society network, focusing on the social, historical, and political dimensions of data-driven technologies through qualitative STS (Science and Technology Studies) methodologies. Her work critically examines machine learning data practices, classification systems in algorithmic decision-making, and engineering cultures across industry, research, and educational contexts. Education: PhD in Science, Technology and Innovation Studies, University of Edinburgh (2023) MScRes in Science and Technology Studies, University of Edinburgh (2019) Master in Philosophy, University of Turin (2016) Her research investigates how data objectivity claims emerge within specific cultural imaginaries, with current emphasis on translating medical uncertainty into diagnostic AI outputs. Recent projects analyze facial expression recognition in healthcare, generative AI threats to parliamentary democracy, and ethical integration in computer science curricula. She develops reflexive tools to address algorithmic harm while documenting global labor practices in AI development and anti-surveillance resistance tactics. Article trends reveal escalating focus on AI's societal crises: 2025 works dissect objectivity construction in data annotation and AI governance metaphors, while 2024 outputs target democratic vulnerabilities (Chamberfakes), CS curriculum politics, and translational ethics teaching. Medical AI and emotion recognition studies (2020-2023) establish foundations for current work on medical imaging uncertainty. All publications consistently apply STS lenses to expose hidden power structures in data systems. Scientific Awards: SPS Outstanding Dissertation Award (2023) for 'Seeing affect: knowledge infrastructures in facial expression recognition systems' AsSIST-UK Andrew Webster PhD Prize (2024) She supervises Oksana Dorofeeva (visiting PhD, Aarhus University) and four CDT project students (Jacqueline Rowe, Amanda Horzyka, Osman Batur Ince, Cyndie Demeocq), previously guiding Sandra Wheeler's MSc in Data Science for Health and Social Care. Funded by a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship (2023-2026) for 'Technology in Translation: Investigating Organizational Contexts of AI Development', she also secured DCMS Policy Fellowship support under AHRC's BRAID programme. Current teaching includes Data and AI Ethics as Practice (2025) and Data Ethics in Health and Social Care (2024). Operates within the Centre for Technomoral Futures and AI Ethics & Society network, collaborating with Scottish Centre for Crime & Justice Research on parliamentary democracy threats. Organizes key events like the 2024 'AI as the Broken Machine' conference and 2022 'Ethics of Care and Community in AI Practice' workshop, while developing conceptual tools for medical AI practitioners through her active British Academy project.

Asher FlynnView profile

Professor

• Technology-facilitated violence
• Image-based abuse
• Gendered violence
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Asher Flynn is a Professor of Criminology at Monash University's School of Social Sciences and a Chief Investigator at the Australian Research Council's Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEVAW). Her research focuses on technology-facilitated violence, image-based abuse, and gendered violence, with a strong emphasis on policy reform and prevention. She has secured over $45 million in research funding and published extensively, including eight books and over 120 articles. Her work has influenced laws on image-based sexual abuse in Australia, the UK, and the US. Awards include the Monash University Vice-Chancellor’s Research Impact Award and multiple ANZSOC accolades. Dr. Flynn advises global organizations like the UN and Meta on gender-based violence prevention. Education : PhD in Criminology (Monash University, 2010), Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Monash University, 2006). Research Interests : AI/tech-facilitated abuse, gendered violence, rape/sexual violence, access to justice, plea negotiations, legal reform. Recent Projects : Leading studies on sexualised deepfake abuse (Australia/US/UK), technology-facilitated gender-based violence in the Indo-Pacific, and workplace harassment. Collaborates with UN, Meta, and governments on policy initiatives. Grants & Awards : ARC Centre of Excellence (2024-2030), multiple Criminology Research Council grants, and international fellowships. Recognized for research impact, teaching excellence, and leadership in criminology. Community Engagement : Advises legal bodies, contributes to media debates, and engages in public policy consultations. Member of UN Advisory Group on tech-facilitated violence and Meta’s Global Women’s Safety Board.

• Cybersecurity
• Applied Cryptography
• Identity & Access Management
• +4 more

Dr. Amna Qureshi is an Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity at the Department of Computer Science, University of Bradford. Previously, she served as a Senior Researcher at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya in Barcelona. Her research focuses on secure cryptographic protocols, distributed systems, IoT security, privacy preservation, and cyberbullying detection. She holds a Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and received a 2018 grant from Spain’s INCIBE for cybersecurity research. Her teaching includes modules like Ethical Hacking (COS7029-B) and ISO27000 Framework (COS7030-B). Research highlights include over 25 peer-reviewed publications in systems security and privacy, with a focus on Zero Trust Architecture, blockchain integration in finance, and AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. She actively reviews for JCR-indexed journals and serves on conference program committees. Key contributions include frameworks for multi-layered DDoS defense in 5G networks, AI-based fake news detection, and Urdu-language cyberbullying identification. Her work bridges theoretical cryptography and practical applications in IoT, cloud computing, and financial systems. Grants: Advanced Cybersecurity Team Excellence Grant (INCIBE, 2018) Awards: FHEA Fellowship Her publications emphasize Zero Trust models, blockchain applications, and privacy-preserving techniques. Current research trends focus on integrating AI with cybersecurity to address emerging threats in distributed systems and social media.

Jennifer E. RothmanView profile

Professor

• Intellectual Property Law
• Right of Publicity
• Privacy Law
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Jennifer E. Rothman is the Nicholas F. Gallicchio Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School , with a secondary appointment at the Annenberg School for Communication . She is a leading authority on the right of publicity , intellectual property law , and the intersection of IP with constitutional rights , particularly freedom of speech. University: University of Pennsylvania School: Carey Law School Department: Law Academic Rank: Professor Her scholarship critically examines how intellectual property law transforms individuals into marketable commodities and regulates expression. She is the author of The Right of Publicity: Privacy Reimagined for a Public World (Harvard University Press, 2018), hailed as the definitive work on the subject. She also created Rothman’s Roadmap to the Right of Publicity , a comprehensive online legal resource. Rothman’s recent publications explore AI-generated deepfakes , digital replicas , and postmortem rights , reflecting her engagement with cutting-edge legal challenges. Her work frequently appears in top journals such as the Harvard Law Review , Yale Law Journal , and Virginia Law Review , and she has testified before Congress on AI and identity rights. Scientific Awards and Honors: Nicholas F. Gallicchio Professor of Law (Endowed Chair) David P. Leonard Faculty Service Award (2019–2020) Jerry Pacht Memorial Constitutional Law Award Asher Hinds Book Prize and Grace May Tilton Prize (Princeton) Rothman has advised on legislation and litigation involving high-profile identity rights cases. She is an elected member of the American Law Institute and an adviser on the Restatement of the Law (Third) of Torts: Defamation and Privacy . She has previously taught at LMU Loyola Law School and Washington University in St. Louis , and is an affiliated fellow at Yale Law School’s Information Society Project .

• Criminal Law
• Gender Violence
• Cybercrime
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Maria de la Paz Lloria Garcia is a Professor of Criminal Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Valencia, specializing in digital manifestations of gender violence and financial crime regulation. She actively contributes to three research groups: CEMUVIG (Center for Multidisciplinary Studies in Gender Violence), PIM (Financial Market and Consumers Rights), and IUSPEN (The limits of the "ius puniendi" and its application to crimes and penalties). Her educational background includes a Doctorate in Criminal Law from the University of Valencia (2000) with the thesis "El delito de intrusismo bien jurídico y configuración del injusto", supervised by Dr. Francisco Javier Boix Reig. Dr. Lloria Garcia's research centers on: Gender-based cyber violence (deepfakes, non-consensual intimate images) Sexual offenses against minors (child grooming, mandatory reporting) Human trafficking and digital hate speech Consumer protection in financial markets Theoretical boundaries of state punitive power Recent publications (2021-2025) reveal intensifying focus on deepfakes as gender violence, pandemic-era cybercrime patterns, and critical analysis of Spain's child protection reforms (Law 8/2021). Her work bridges criminal law theory with urgent technological challenges, particularly regarding digital privacy violations in gender violence cases. She collaborates within these institutional frameworks: CEMUVIG: Multidisciplinary gender violence studies PIM: Financial crime and consumer rights analysis IUSPEN: Theoretical limits of criminal law application While her own doctorate was supervised by Dr. Boix Reig, no advisees are listed in the materials. The scraped text contains no information about grant funding or scientific awards.

Armin AlimardaniView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Law and Emerging Technologies
• Artificial Intelligence and Law
• Neurolaw
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Dr. Armin Alimardani is a Senior Lecturer in Law and Emerging Technologies at the School of Law, University of Wollongong (UOW), where he has been employed since January 2022. His interdisciplinary research sits at the intersection of law, technology, science, and philosophy, with a focus on the social, ethical, and legal impact of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), brain-computer interfaces, neuroscience, and genetics. He actively contributes to the UOW AI Expert Group, advising the University on AI policies, and has developed innovative courses including 'Law and Emerging Technologies' (LLB3309) and 'Artificial Intelligence and the Law' (LLB3373). His educational background includes a PhD from UNSW Sydney (2015-2019). Prior to joining UOW, he worked with the Faculty of Transdisciplinary Innovation at UTS developing ethics and AI teaching materials, and with the Australian Neurolaw Database Project archiving and analyzing Australian court cases involving neuroscience. Dr. Alimardani's research spans several critical domains at the intersection of law and technology: Law and Emerging Technologies, with particular focus on AI applications in legal contexts Neurolaw and the use of neuroscience in criminal proceedings and sentencing Legal implications of brain-computer interfaces and neurotechnology Genetic genealogy and its legal ramifications Ethical frameworks for AI deployment in high-risk settings The future of the legal profession in the age of automation His research demonstrates a consistent pattern of examining how emerging technologies challenge traditional legal frameworks and processes, particularly in criminal law contexts. He has conducted empirical studies on AI performance in legal education and practice, neuroscience applications in sentencing, and the ethical implications of using genetic data in criminal justice. Scientific Awards and Recognition Faculty of Business and Law Award for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching and Learning (OCTAL) (2021) Fellow, Wollongong Academy for Tertiary Teaching & Learning Excellence (WATTLE) (2021) Vice Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching and Learning (OCTAL) - Nominee (2022) PhD Excellence Award, School of Law, Society & Criminology, UNSW Sydney (2020) Monash Criminology Postgraduate Prize, ANZSOC Postgraduate Conference (2018) Best Presentation Award, Law, Technology and Innovation Junior Scholars Forum (2017) Dr. Alimardani serves as a supervisor for PhD and Master's students, with current research projects examining topics such as the impact of digitalization on the right to health care, feminist approaches to deepfake image-based sexual abuse, and AI's role in patent law. His collaborative projects include work with the University of Brawijaya on AI in sentencing and with UNSW Sydney colleagues to build research and educational tools using natural language models. In 2024, he expanded his scholarly reach by consulting for OpenAI projects. He is actively involved in public discourse on law and technology issues, having appeared as an expert on ABC Radio, 9NEWS, WIN TV, and The New Daily. His research has been picked up by 6 news outlets, blogged about, and referenced in Wikipedia pages, demonstrating significant impact beyond academia.