Antonio David Berning Prieto

Antonio David Berning Prieto serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Public Law at Pablo de Olavide University, Seville, Spain, specializing in Administrative Law with emphasis on digital governance. His academic profile centers on electronic administration, public procurement regulation, and emerging technologies' legal implications in public sector operations.

He obtained his PhD from Pablo de Olavide University in 2018 with dissertation "Validity and invalidity of administrative acts and documents in electronic format" supervised by Dr. Eduardo Gamero Casado. His educational background demonstrates deep institutional connection to the university where he now teaches.

Berning Prieto's research explores critical intersections of law and technology:

• Administrative Procedure in digital environments
• Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in public administration
• Blockchain applications for local governments
• Public procurement as social policy instrument
• Electronic document validity frameworks
• Oratory techniques in legal education

His 15 most recent publications (2017-2023) reveal evolving focus from foundational electronic administration (2017-2019) toward cutting-edge AI governance (2022-2023), with consistent attention to procedural validity and European regulatory alignment. Key thematic clusters include algorithmic accountability in tax administration, blockchain for citizen-government interaction, and social clauses in public contracts.

As active member of the "Administrative Procedure" research group under Social and Legal Sciences, he contributes to Spain's PAIDI research framework. While no specific grants are documented in available sources, his work aligns with European digital initiatives like Horizon Europe 2020. His supervisory role includes at least one doctoral graduate (2018 thesis) and pedagogical innovations in student competency development.