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Dr. Armin Alimardani is a Senior Lecturer in Law and Emerging Technologies at the School of Law, University of Wollongong (UOW), where he has been employed since January 2022. His interdisciplinary research sits at the intersection of law, technology, science, and philosophy, with a focus on the social, ethical, and legal impact of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), brain-computer interfaces, neuroscience, and genetics. He actively contributes to the UOW AI Expert Group, advising the University on AI policies, and has developed innovative courses including 'Law and Emerging Technologies' (LLB3309) and 'Artificial Intelligence and the Law' (LLB3373).
His educational background includes a PhD from UNSW Sydney (2015-2019). Prior to joining UOW, he worked with the Faculty of Transdisciplinary Innovation at UTS developing ethics and AI teaching materials, and with the Australian Neurolaw Database Project archiving and analyzing Australian court cases involving neuroscience.
Dr. Alimardani's research spans several critical domains at the intersection of law and technology:
- Law and Emerging Technologies, with particular focus on AI applications in legal contexts
- Neurolaw and the use of neuroscience in criminal proceedings and sentencing
- Legal implications of brain-computer interfaces and neurotechnology
- Genetic genealogy and its legal ramifications
- Ethical frameworks for AI deployment in high-risk settings
- The future of the legal profession in the age of automation
His research demonstrates a consistent pattern of examining how emerging technologies challenge traditional legal frameworks and processes, particularly in criminal law contexts. He has conducted empirical studies on AI performance in legal education and practice, neuroscience applications in sentencing, and the ethical implications of using genetic data in criminal justice.
Scientific Awards and Recognition
- Faculty of Business and Law Award for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching and Learning (OCTAL) (2021)
- Fellow, Wollongong Academy for Tertiary Teaching & Learning Excellence (WATTLE) (2021)
- Vice Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching and Learning (OCTAL) - Nominee (2022)
- PhD Excellence Award, School of Law, Society & Criminology, UNSW Sydney (2020)
- Monash Criminology Postgraduate Prize, ANZSOC Postgraduate Conference (2018)
- Best Presentation Award, Law, Technology and Innovation Junior Scholars Forum (2017)
Dr. Alimardani serves as a supervisor for PhD and Master's students, with current research projects examining topics such as the impact of digitalization on the right to health care, feminist approaches to deepfake image-based sexual abuse, and AI's role in patent law. His collaborative projects include work with the University of Brawijaya on AI in sentencing and with UNSW Sydney colleagues to build research and educational tools using natural language models. In 2024, he expanded his scholarly reach by consulting for OpenAI projects.
He is actively involved in public discourse on law and technology issues, having appeared as an expert on ABC Radio, 9NEWS, WIN TV, and The New Daily. His research has been picked up by 6 news outlets, blogged about, and referenced in Wikipedia pages, demonstrating significant impact beyond academia.
