Bakht Munir

Dr. Bakht Munir is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Kansas School of Law and a faculty member at the University of the Punjab. His research focuses on the intersection of AI and constitutional governance, law-technology interfaces, and public policy. He holds a Ph.D. from the International Islamic University, Islamabad, and has authored over 45 peer-reviewed articles and the book *Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Lawyers*.

Education:

• Ph.D., International Islamic University, Islamabad (2019)
• LL.M., University of the Punjab, Lahore (2010)
• Master's in Pashto Language & Literature, University of Malakand (2011)
• Master's in International Relations, University of Peshawar (2005)
• LL.B., University of Peshawar (2007)
• B.A., University of Peshawar (2003)

Research Interests: Dr. Munir bridges AI ethics, constitutional governance, and Islamic jurisprudence. He critiques AI bias, judicial activism in Pakistan, and comparative regulatory frameworks. His work addresses AI integration in legal systems, data protection laws (GDPR/CCPA), and institutional reform.

Recent Scholarship Trends: His 2023–2025 articles analyze AI hallucinations in legal tools, Islamophobia in AI datasets, and judicial independence in Pakistan. He emphasizes cross-jurisdictional comparisons between U.S. and Pakistani legal systems.

Teaching & Supervision: He teaches AI, constitutional law, legal history, and Islamic jurisprudence. He has supervised LL.M. theses on critical legal issues, contributing to the next generation of legal scholars.