Aravind Ganesh

Dr. Aravind Ganesh is an Assistant Professor in Law at the School of Law, Politics and Sociology, University of Sussex. Previously, he held positions as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Maastricht University, Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellow at Oxford Brookes University, and a Re:constitution fellow. His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions across Europe, reflecting his expertise in legal philosophy and international law.

Dr. Ganesh holds a PhD (cum laude) from VU Amsterdam, a BCL from the University of Oxford, a JD from Columbia University, and an LLB from King's College London. He is also a certified Attorney in New York.

His research primarily explores the implications of Kant's philosophy of right for contemporary issues in public law, with current interests focusing on environmental law, regulation of 'public goods', and reimagining the law of the sea on Kantian foundations. His work bridges legal philosophy with practical applications in EU law, human rights, and international relations.

Dr. Ganesh's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on cosmopolitan legal theory, EU external relations, and the philosophical foundations of international law. His work often examines how Kantian principles can inform contemporary debates about global governance, human rights obligations beyond territorial boundaries, and the regulation of public goods in an interconnected world.

Dr. Ganesh has received notable recognition for his scholarly work, including:

• 2020 René Cassin Thesis Prize (English section) for his doctoral thesis

Dr. Ganesh has secured research fellowships including the Re:constitution fellowship, Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellowship at Oxford Brookes University, and positions at the Max Planck Institute Luxembourg. He has also co-authored significant works including 'European Union Law in Context' and authored 'Rightful Relations with Distant Strangers: Kant, the EU, and the Wider World.' He hosts the podcast 'GLAW-Net: Conversations about Globalization and Law' which explores connections between globalization and legal theory.