Alberto Carrio Sampedro

Alberto Carrio Sampedro is a Senior Lecturer at the UPF Barcelona School of Management and Professor of Philosophy of Law at the Department of Law, Universitat Pompeu Fabra. He serves as Head of Research Projects at the School of Management and coordinates the Legal Clinic Seminar. His professional roles include Deputy Director of Fair Play Journal of Philosophy, Ethics and Sports Law, and Visiting Professorships at several institutions.

Education:

• Doctorate in Social and Legal Sciences (Law, Politics & Public Management)
• Master in Advanced European Studies
• Master in Project Management and Culture of Change

Research Focus:
His work centers on Law Theory, Sports Governance, Equality in Sports, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies like AI in sports. He critically examines issues such as AI regulation, athlete rights, and the intersection of sports with constitutional law and human dignity.

Publications Trends:
Recent articles emphasize AI ethics in sports governance, athlete empowerment through technology, and systemic barriers to inclusion. He advocates for balanced regulatory frameworks that address risks while leveraging AI’s potential for fairness.

Professional Contributions:
He leads research initiatives on sports governance, diversity, and sustainability. His work integrates academic research with practical policy advocacy. He actively participates in international conferences and publishes in journals like Diagoras and Springer Nature.

Labs & Collaborations:
Collaborates with the Universitat Pompeu Fabra’s Legal Clinic and institutions like Play the Game and the Danish Institute for Sport Studies, advancing interdisciplinary sports ethics and policy research.