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Brenda Espinosa Apráez is a postdoctoral researcher and legal scholar at Tilburg University, affiliated with the Tilburg Law School and the Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology and Society (TILT). Her work bridges law, technology, and data governance, with a focus on the regulation of AI and data in digitalized utilities under EU and Dutch law.
- PhD in Law, Tilburg University (2018–2022)
- LLM in International Business Law, Tilburg Law School (2017)
- LLB in Law, Universidad Externado de Colombia (2013)
Her research centers on the legal and ethical dimensions of data-driven innovation, particularly in the energy and water sectors. She investigates how AI and data governance intersect with the 'twin transitions'—digital and green—and explores regulatory frameworks such as the GDPR, Data Act, and AI Act. Her work emphasizes data sharing, privacy, and energy justice.
Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in analyzing AI regulation in energy systems, smart meter privacy, and the legal implications of data governance in public infrastructure. These works span interdisciplinary domains, combining law, technology policy, and sustainability.
- Nomination for Tilburg University Impact Award (2021)
- Active contributor to EU energy and data law discourse
- Invited speaker at international workshops and conferences
Brenda has supervised bachelor’s and master’s theses in the Global Law and LLM Law & Technology programs. She has played key roles in major research projects such as LONGA VIA and MEGAMIND, funded by NWO and involving collaboration with Alliander, Vitens, Port of Rotterdam, ProRail, and Rijkswaterstaat. Currently serving as a Collaborative Grants Officer, she supports researchers in securing strategic funding from Dutch and EU agencies for large-scale, impact-driven initiatives.
She is actively involved in academic and professional networks, contributing to special issues, editorial boards, and public engagement through podcasts and digital knowledge clips. Her work is aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in promoting responsible innovation and equitable energy transitions.
