Andrew Zuidema

A.J. (Andrew) Zuidema is a PhD Candidate and Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Groningen. His research focuses on European Union Criminal Law, particularly the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) and mechanisms for resolving criminal jurisdiction conflicts. He holds an LLB (2016) and an MSc in Criminal Law (2019) from the University of Groningen, with an exchange at Maynooth University. His teaching spans European Political Sciences, International Law, and EU Law.

Research Interests: Andrew’s work bridges legal theory and practice in EU criminal jurisdiction, emphasizing the EPPO’s operational framework and jurisdictional conflicts. He also explores innovative teaching methods, such as the Brussels-focused political simulation project, and has conducted research on housing law and eviction procedures. His recent publications analyze legal thresholds for investigations and comparative approaches to resolving jurisdictional disputes.

Professional Activities: He organized the EU TENLAW Conference (2017) and presented at academic venues like the New Journal of European Criminal Law. His work has been peer-reviewed and widely accessed, with notable contributions to both legal scholarship and pedagogical innovation in European studies.