Bjørn Kunoy

Bjørn Kunoy is a Professor in International Law at the Faculty of History and Social Sciences, University of the Faroe Islands. His academic profile focuses on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), with expertise in dispute settlement mechanisms, continental shelf delimitation, and jurisdictional challenges in international courts and tribunals.

• Specializes in UNCLOS and maritime boundary disputes
• Analyzes heterogeneous legal approaches in continental shelf delimitation
• Investigates consent to jurisdiction in international law
• Contributions to conflict resolution and sovereign equality

His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to global governance and sustainable ocean use. Recent publications examine the resilience of UNCLOS over 40 years and critical analyses of tribunal jurisprudence.

Kunoy’s work has been cited 2 times according to Scopus, with a focus on legal frameworks governing maritime zones and geopolitical conflicts. Collaborations span international jurisdictions and coastal law.