Akanksha Bisoyi

Akanksha Bisoyi is a postdoctoral researcher and adjunct professor at the Chair of Law, Innovation, and Legal Design at Technical University of Munich (TUM). Her work bridges law and emerging technologies like blockchain, AI, and the metaverse, with a focus on designing legal models and interactive platforms. She teaches courses on data governance and legal frameworks for emerging technologies.

Education:

• Doctorate (Dr. jur., 2024): TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology, TU Munich
• Master's in International Law (2018-2020): Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva
• Bachelor of Arts and Law (2013-2018): NMIMS, Mumbai

Research Focus:

Explores intersections of law with blockchain, AI governance, immersive technologies, and computational law. Key interests include regulatory design for emerging technologies, legal normativity, and human rights in digital contexts.

Notable Projects:

• Digital Toolkit for Scientific Health Claims Communication
• Rule of Law in Effective COVID-19 Control Technologies
• NLawP: Natural Language Processing and Legal Tech

Awards:

• Best Paper Award at 2021 National Conference on Data Privacy

Professional Experience:

• Scientific Assistant (2021–present) at TUM Chair of Law, Science, and Technology
• Junior Policy Analyst, UN ITU (2018–2020)
• Legal Trainee, UNCTAD (2018–2020)