Afonso Seixas Nunes

Afonso Seixas Nunes is an Assistant Professor at Saint Louis University's School of Law, where he teaches International Public Law, International Criminal Law, and International Humanitarian Law. He holds advanced degrees from institutions including the Portuguese Catholic University, London School of Economics, and University of Essex. His research focuses on International Humanitarian Law, new technologies in warfare (especially Autonomous Weapons Systems), and accountability frameworks for states and individuals. He serves as a visiting professor at the Portuguese Catholic University School of Law and has held postdoctoral fellowships at Oxford University's Blavatnik School of Government and Campion Hall.

Education:

• Portuguese Catholic University (Porto Law School)
• Portuguese Catholic University, Philosophy (Braga Philosophy School)
• Pontificia Università Gregoriana, Theology
• London School of Economics, M.A.
• University of Essex, Ph.D.

His research interests emphasize ethical and legal challenges posed by emerging military technologies, state responsibility in warfare, and the intersection of technology with civic ideals. Recent publications explore accountability gaps in autonomous weapons systems and the evolving norms of international humanitarian law.

Publications span academic journals, book chapters, and collaborative works addressing citizenship in the digital age and legal frameworks for modern warfare. He actively contributes to debates on military ethics and technological innovation's societal impact.