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Ulf Linderfalk is a Professor of International Law at the Faculty of Law, Lund University, and from September 2025, a Distinguished Researcher at the University of A Coruña, Spain, with an approved 80% absence leave from Lund. He is a leading figure in public international law, known for his theoretical depth and interdisciplinary approach. His research focuses on the systemic fabric of international law, including treaty interpretation, jus cogens , proportionality, discretion, and normative conflict. Drawing on sociology, epistemology, and pragmatics, he adopts a 'specialized generalist' approach to address fundamental legal challenges. His work is cited in major reference works such as Brownlie’s Principles of Public International Law and the Max Planck Encyclopedia of Public International Law , and has influenced the UN International Law Commission. Linderfalk has published five monographs, two widely used textbooks (in third editions), and over 40 articles in top journals including European Journal of International Law and Leiden Journal of International Law . His recent and forthcoming works explore discretion, knowledge systems in law, and special regimes. He has led major research projects funded by the Swedish Research Council, the Spanish Government, and other foundations, totaling SEK 34 million. He has been awarded the Nordic Tax Research Council Article Prize (2017) and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Nordic Journal of International Law (2011–2019). He has held leadership roles at Lund University, including Chair of the Nomination Committee and member of the Faculty Board. He regularly advises law firms, parliaments, and international organizations. Nordic Tax Research Council Article Prize (2017) Linderfalk has supervised doctoral candidates such as Samantha S. O'Donnell and Luca Lo Giacco. He has received multiple research grants, including a EUR 1 million Spanish Government grant (2025–2029) as principal investigator. He is currently under consideration for an ERC Advanced Grant, having reached the second round two years consecutively. He is involved in international collaborations with scholars from Leiden, Copenhagen, Tilburg, and Lund. He is active in academic networks, frequently invited to speak at institutions like Oxford, Cambridge, and Maastricht, and participates in seminars and conferences globally, including iCourts in Copenhagen and Maastricht University’s Globalization & Law Network.

• Public International Law
• Treaty Interpretation
• Jus Cogens
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Erik Hjalmarsson is a Professor of Banking and Financial Economics at the Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg. He holds the Felix Neubergh Chair and previously served as Director of the Centre for Finance. His research focuses on empirical asset pricing, financial econometrics, and long-run stock returns. Hjalmarsson earned his PhD from Yale University and has held roles at the Federal Reserve Board and Winton Capital Management. Education: PhD (Yale University, 2005), M.Sc. in Econometrics (London School of Economics, 2000), B.Sc. in Mathematical Statistics (University of Gothenburg, 1999). Research interests include stock return predictability, high-frequency trading, and econometric methods. His work has been published in top journals like the Journal of Finance and Journal of Financial Economics . Key grants include funding from the Swedish Research Council and Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation. Awards include the Carl Anderson Prize (2004) and multiple stipends for doctoral education. He supervises PhD students and advises on central bank policies. His recent studies explore long-horizon returns, inflation expectations, and portfolio strategies. Teaching includes PhD courses in econometrics and financial economics. He serves on editorial boards and as a referee for leading journals.

• Empirical Finance
• Financial Econometrics
• Empirical Asset Pricing
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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.

• EU Law
• Constitutional Law
• Rule of Law
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Jack Ågren is a Professor of Criminal Law at Karlstad University, serving as Subject Representative. His work focuses on Swedish penal law, legal education, and criminal liability theories. He has authored/co-authored numerous textbooks and commentaries on straffrätt (criminal law), including foundational works like Brott och Straff and Straffansvar . His research interests span criminal law principles, penal policy debates, mental capacity defenses, and academic pedagogy. Notable contributions include critiques of social adequacy defenses ( Social adekvans - Ansvarsfrihet utan lagstöd ), analyses of penal sanctions ( 25 kap. Om böter m.m. ), and reflections on abstract/concrete legal values ( Abstrakt, konkret och fiktivt straffvärde ). Ågren collaborates extensively with legal scholars such as Mats Persson and Magdalena Giertz on foundational texts and case collections. His publications consistently engage with Swedish jurisprudence and penal code interpretation, emphasizing pedagogical clarity in legal education. Although no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his prolific output and textbook contributions indicate significant academic influence within Scandinavian legal circles.

• Criminal Law
• Criminal Liability
• Legal Theory
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Name: Alexander Katsaitis Position: Associate Professor, Docent Affiliation: Department of Political Science, Stockholm University Email: a.katsaitis@statsvet.su.se ORCID: 0000-0002-9427-6328 Education: PhD, University College London (October 2016) Research Focus: Alexander Katsaitis's research centers on the intersection of policymaker-organized interest interactions, decision-making procedures, and transnational partisan linkages. His work aims to enhance government policymaking through evidence-based recommendations in governance, transparency, and accountability. He has explored regulatory modernization in lobbying, gender representation in EU lobbying, and the evolving nature of EU business lobbying. Publications Trends: Katsaitis has published extensively on EU governance, business-government relations, and transparency mechanisms. His work includes a monograph on "Business Lobbying in the EU" (2021) and co-edited the "Handbook on Lobbying & Public Policy" (2024). Recent articles focus on political financing tracking, lobbying ethics, and institutional dynamics in the European Parliament. Previous Appointments: Before joining Stockholm University, Katsaitis held fellowships at the London School of Economics, European University Institute, and University of Oslo.

• Policy-Making Processes
• Interest Group Dynamics
• Transparency in Governance
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Serde Atalay is a Doctoral student and Researcher at Lund University's Faculty of Law, specializing in Human Rights Law, Migration Law, and Public International Law. She holds an LL.M. in International Human Rights Law from Lund University and an M.A. in Labour and Social Security Law from Ankara University. Her PhD project examines migrants' and refugees' right to housing without discrimination, supported by the 'The Borders Within' research initiative led by Dr. Vladislava Stoyanova. Her research focuses on socio-economic rights, discrimination law, and the intersection of migration with housing rights. She has contributed case notes to the Oxford Reports on International Law and co-edited special issues on socio-economic rights and migration law in European Papers and International Journal of Discrimination and the Law . Teaching roles include instructing courses on international law, migration law, and housing rights at Lund University. She actively participates in academic networks like the Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Group and the Working Group on Socio-Economic Inequalities. Notable achievements include the Elsa Eschelsson Scholarship (2024) and research collaborations with institutions like the University of Oxford and UC Berkeley. She co-founded The Lotus Project , exploring borders and human rights, and organizes seminars on law, theology, and culture at Lund University.

• Human Rights Law
• Migrant Integration
• Socio-Economic Rights
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Lena Wahlberg is an Associate Professor at the Department of Law, Lund University, and a Senior Lecturer within the Faculty of Law. As Deputy Head of Department and a core member of the Law, Evidence and Cognition (LEVIC) research group, she bridges legal theory with medical and scientific disciplines. Active in interdisciplinary projects (2015-2020 VBE program, 2022-2025 ethics review system project) Supervises doctoral students in international law and medical law Teaches evidence assessment, medical law, and legal theory Her research examines: Ontological differences between legal and scientific reasoning Epistemic gaps in medical evidence for legal decisions Ad hominem arguments in expert witness evaluations Science-policy interfaces in healthcare regulation UN Sustainable Development Goals (Substance Classification, Law, Philosophy) Interdisciplinary collaboration between law, medicine, and social sciences Recent work focuses on EU health data frameworks, abortion law reforms, and reimagining ethics review systems. Her publications span 92 outputs across legal philosophy, medical law, and regulatory theory. Collaborations include: Harvard Medical School Carnegie-Mellon University Swedish National Board for Medical and Social Evaluation (SBU) Faculty of Medicine, Lund University Funding sources: Swedish Research Council Riksbanken Jubileumsfond Söderberg Foundations Crafoord Foundation Key activities: Mock trial participant (2025), public debates, and EU healthcare policy presentations.

• Medical Law
• General Jurisprudence
• Evidence Assessment
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Professor George Theocharidis teaches Maritime Law & Policy at World Maritime University. He holds a Dr.iur degree and LL.M. from Cambridge, with expertise spanning maritime insurance, carriage of goods by sea, ship arrest procedures, and conflict of laws. As a member of the Piraeus Law Bar and Supporting Member of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA), he maintains an active legal practice. Professor Theocharidis contributes to IMO initiatives on fraudulent ship registration and serves as Joint Rapporteur for the Comité Maritime International on wrongful ship arrest liability. His publications include the co-authored textbook "Maritime Law" (5th edition, 2024) and numerous journal articles addressing contemporary maritime legal issues. He has developed training materials on Maritime Transport Policy for IMO capacity-building programs.

• Maritime Law
• Carriage of Goods by Sea
• Maritime Insurance
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Mosa Sayed serves as Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in International Private and Procedural Law at Uppsala University's Department of Law, specializing in legal challenges arising from Sweden's multicultural transformation. Their work critically examines tensions between religious legal traditions and secular state systems, with particular focus on Islamic law's interaction with Swedish jurisprudence. Education: Juris Doctor in Private International Law (2010) Bachelor of Laws (2003) Research concentrates on three interconnected domains: First, international private law complexities in globalized contexts where religious legal rules confront state courts, especially regarding normative pluralism. Second, rigorous analysis of Islamic family and inheritance law systems, identifying conflicts with secular Swedish values and proposing frameworks for legal accommodation. Third, investigation of religious organizations' formal/informal legal functions, including alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and their societal implications. This tripartite approach reveals systemic tensions in multicultural legal governance while offering pragmatic pathways for coexistence. Publication trends from 2013-2019 demonstrate consistent scholarly engagement with Islamic law's practical manifestations in Swedish legal practice. Key thematic clusters include marital agreements (particularly mahr), inheritance systems across Shia/Sunni traditions, forced marriage interventions, and abortion jurisprudence within Islamic frameworks. Methodologically, the work bridges comparative law, socio-legal studies, and religious studies to expose how normative pluralism challenges state legal monopolies while proposing context-sensitive accommodation models for European legal systems. Awards: No scientific awards documented in source materials Advising and funding activities remain unspecified in available records, though research outputs indicate substantial independent scholarship and collaborative projects with scholars like Margareta Brattström and Göran Larsson. The absence of explicit grant mentions suggests institutional funding or independent research initiatives rather than major external awards. No dedicated laboratories or formal research teams are referenced, though publications indicate cross-institutional collaborations typical of Scandinavian legal academia. Research appears conducted within Uppsala University's Department of Law framework, leveraging Sweden's unique position in European religious-legal accommodation debates.

• Private International Law
• Islamic Law
• Multiculturalism and Law
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Carl Lebeck is an academic at Stockholm University's Department of Law. He primarily teaches Constitutional Law (Statsrätt) in the Swedish law degree program and supervises/examines master's theses in public law, focusing on constitutional/administrative law and administrative procedural law. He occasionally delivers lectures at other universities and for practicing lawyers, including engagements with the Swedish Bar Association and various public authorities like the Competition Authority and Public Health Agency. His research centers on constitutional law, administrative law, EU law, and European human rights law. Publications analyze tensions between national constitutional law and supranational legal frameworks (EU/EEA), examining how these interactions affect power allocation, fundamental rights protection, and national constitutional effectiveness. Carl Lebeck's work reveals a functional dependency between national and supranational legal systems that creates a 'constitutional deficit' in national law when supranational norms limit constitutional constraints. His 2024 article and 2019 doctoral dissertation highlight procedural limitations being more common than substantive ones, with national courts rarely refusing supranational law application despite constitutional concerns.

• Constitutional Law
• Administrative Law
• EU Law
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Anna-Sara Lind is a Professor of Public Law at Uppsala University's Faculty of Law , with additional roles as Scientific Leader at the Center for Multidisciplinary Research on Religion and Society (CRS) and Member of the European Commission Against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) (2020-). Her research focuses on the intersection of EU Law and Welfare State Constitutionalism , emphasizing Human Rights , Digital Governance , and Migration Policy . BA (2003) , Doctor of Jurisprudence in Constitutional Law (2009) Senior Lecturer (2011), Associate Professor (2014) Her 15 most recent publications (2015-2025) explore: AI's impact on Democratic Governance (2022-2025) Human Rights in Migration Policy (2017-2022) Comparative Constitutional Law across EU states (2012-2015) Data Protection frameworks in Biobanking (2013-2014) Religious Freedom versus Freedom of Expression (2016-2021) Scientific Recognition: Martin H:son Holmdahl Scholarship (2016) for human rights promotion Kungliga Vetenskapssocieteten Benzelius Award (2010) for constitutional law dissertation As an advisor, she has guided: Yana Litins'ka (Medical Law, 2018) Tim Holappa (Public Law, 2023) International advisees at Aristotle University and Stockholm University She leads the WASP-HS Management Team (2019-) and co-edits Nordisk Socialrättslig Tidskrift (2016-).

• Public Law
• EU Law
• Human Rights
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Bruno Debaenst is a Senior Lecturer in Legal History and Associate Professor at the Department of Law, Faculty of Law, Uppsala University, where he has been based since 2018. A Belgian (Flemish) scholar, he brings a comparative perspective to his work, focusing on both Belgian and Swedish legal history. His academic training spans history (1999), law (2003), and criminology (2006), and he practiced as a lawyer in Ghent from 2003 to 2008. His research is centered on the history of social law, with a particular emphasis on the juridification of workplace accidents in 19th-century Belgium, the development of modern welfare states, and the role of international organizations as catalysts for legal change. He also explores broader themes such as Belgian legal culture, language in nation-building, and the digital revolution from a legal historical viewpoint. The most recent publications highlight a diverse range of interests, from the artistic representation of industrial disputes and the history of environmental law in Stockholm, to the epistemic communities that preceded the ILO and the 1974 Swedish Constitution. His work often bridges comparative and transnational perspectives, analyzing legal developments across Europe and beyond. Bruno Debaenst is deeply committed to teaching, offering courses in legal history, comparative legal history, and legal futurology, and supervising numerous student theses. He has also led a popular doctoral course on legal history for PhD students in law. His international collaborations include work with the Centre d'histoire judiciaire in Lille, France.

• Legal History
• Comparative Legal History
• History of Social Law
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Magnus Strand serves as Senior Lecturer in Civil Law at the Department of Law, Uppsala University (2025-present) and Associate researcher at the Department of Business Administration (2025-present). Previously, he was Research leader in commercial law (2021-2025), Member of the Education Committee of the Faculty of Social Sciences (2020-2025), and Director of Studies in Commercial Law (2016-2020). He also held a Part-time Professor position at the European University Institute in Florence (2019-2020). Doctor of Laws, Uppsala University (2015) Bachelor of Laws, Lund University (2006) Bachelor of Philosophy, Uppsala University (2006) Associate lawyer at Lindahl law firm (2006-2008) Professor Strand's research focuses on the complex interaction between EU law and national legal systems, with particular expertise in competition law, damages law, and the regulatory challenges posed by artificial intelligence and digital markets. His scholarly work has evolved from traditional EU competition law topics toward the emerging challenges of AI governance. Recent publications demonstrate his ability to identify and engage with cutting-edge legal challenges as they emerge in the digital economy, particularly examining how national legal frameworks interact with EU regulations in commercial contexts. His publication record reveals a clear trajectory from foundational work on competition damages (2010-2017) toward contemporary issues in AI regulation (2022-2025). The most recent articles show increasing focus on algorithmic trading, AI-based regulatory technology, and adaptation of damage law to AI systems. This evolution demonstrates his scholarly agility in addressing rapidly developing legal frontiers while maintaining expertise in core EU law principles. Editor of the European Law Journal (ERT) Member of steering group for Swedish Network for European Law Research (2012-2015) Coordinator for Uppsala University's European Law Moot Court Competition (2008-2012) As an educator and administrator, Strand has significantly contributed to legal education through curriculum development and interdisciplinary approaches. His research leadership extends to multiple funded projects examining regulatory governance in digital markets and AI technology, particularly within financial sectors, demonstrating his commitment to bridging theoretical scholarship with practical regulatory challenges. Professor Strand leads several major research initiatives including "Konkurrenstvister bortom harmoniseringen" (financed by Konkurrensverket), "AI Design Futures," and "AI-based RegTech" (both financed by The Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program – Humanity and Society). These projects position him at the forefront of legal scholarship addressing the intersection of competition law, digital markets, and AI governance.

• EU Law
• Civil Law
• Competition Law
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Valentin Jeutner is Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Law at Lund University, where he also serves as Director of the Master Programme in International Human Rights Law. His academic work spans public international law, legal theory, and interdisciplinary studies connecting law with philosophy, theology, and technology. PhD in Law, University of Cambridge PhD in Theology, University of Münster LLM, Georgetown University MTh, Lund University BA in Law, University of Oxford Attorney and Counselor at Law, New York State Jeutner's research centers on the foundational principles of international law, exploring its conceptual and aesthetic dimensions. He investigates how law interacts with philosophy, art, and digital technologies. His recent works include The Aesthetic Authority of Law and [l]ex machina , reflecting his interest in legal form and AI. He teaches courses in Public International Law, Legal Theory, EU Law, and Law & Technology. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in bridging legal theory with ethical, technological, and aesthetic questions. Topics include empathy in military decision-making, legal rituals, and the impact of quantum AI on law, indicating a forward-looking and interdisciplinary scholarly trajectory. Jeutner has received significant recognition for his work: University of Münster's Dissertation Prize (2024) Election to The New Society of Letters at Lund (2021) He actively supervises doctoral research and participates in major projects such as The Lotus Project, QSHIFT, and research on housing rights for migrants. He serves on the academic board of the Cambridge International Law Journal and is a book review editor for the Nordic Journal of International Law . In 2019, he advised the German Federal Chancellery on digital policy, demonstrating real-world policy engagement. He leads the Öresund International Law Workshop, fostering regional academic collaboration. Jeutner is involved in several research groups and labs, including those focused on global constitutionalism, law & technology (QSHIFT), and international human rights. His work is deeply embedded in both theoretical and applied legal networks across Europe.

• Public International Law
• Legal Theory
• International Human Rights Law
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Sigrid Hemels serves as Visiting Professor in Tax Law at the Department of Business Law, School of Economics and Management, Lund University, while maintaining a part-time Full Professor position at Erasmus School of Law. Her primary government role is State Councillor in the Advisory Division of the Dutch Council of State. Her research centers on tax incentives for charities, arts, and creative industries, with significant contributions to gender equality in taxation, European tax law, and exchange of information frameworks. She actively bridges academic theory and practical policy through extensive publications and non-academic outreach. Recent 2025 publications reveal concentrated focus on philanthropy barriers, social economy tax incentives, Dutch legislative processes, and gender-equitable tax systems, demonstrating consistent thematic alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to inequality reduction. Hemels teaches in Lund's European and International Tax Law master's program and supervises PhD candidates. Her 72 recent activities include high-impact media engagements, policy workshops for the European Commission, and public lectures emphasizing research valorisation in charitable and arts sectors.

• Tax Law
• Charitable Tax Incentives
• Arts and Creative Industries Taxation
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