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Alessandro Mantelero is an Associate Professor of Private Law and Law & Technology at the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) of the Polytechnic University of Turin. He serves as a member of the Research Ethics Committee (ARI) and is recognized as one of Stanford University's "World's Top 2% Scientists" for 2024. His work focuses on the intersection of law, technology, and human rights, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence and data protection.
His research interests span across multiple critical domains in digital law:
- Artificial Intelligence regulation and ethics
- Data protection and privacy frameworks
- Human rights in digital societies
- Smart cities and technological governance
- Private law in the digital age
Mantelero's scholarly work demonstrates a strong focus on the European regulatory landscape, particularly the AI Act and GDPR. His publications analyze the geopolitical dimensions of AI regulation, ethical frameworks for emerging technologies, and the application of AI in public administration and justice systems. The recurring themes in his research include balancing innovation with rights protection, the role of risk assessment in AI governance, and the international dimensions of technology regulation.
His significant contributions to the field are recognized through multiple prestigious appointments:
- Associate Editor of COMPUTER LAW & SECURITY REVIEW (2020-)
- Editorial board member of EUROPEAN DATA PROTECTION LAW REVIEW (2019-)
- Editorial board member of REVISTA DE INTERNET, DERECHO Y POLÍTICA (2018-)
- Effective member of the European Public Law Organization - Institute for Privacy Law (2018-)
Mantelero actively supervises doctoral students, with Luca Fontana (2019-2023) completing a thesis on "Sustainability analysis and legal liability aspects in the decentralization of production through 3D printing." His research is supported by numerous competitive grants including DIGIMED (Digital Mare Nostrum), PRIMA (PRivacy Infringements Machine-Advice), QUBIP (Quantum-oriented Update to Browsers), CyberSec4Europe, and VIRT-EU.
He contributes to policy development as a member of the Working Group of the Ministry of Justice responsible for preparing legislative decrees on personal data protection (2018). His international engagement includes visiting researcher positions at the University of Oxford (2013-2014) and participation in Mediterranean Digital Societies initiatives.
