Christiane Philipp

Christiane Philipp is a Senior Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law (MPIL) in Heidelberg, Germany. She has been affiliated with the institute since 1993 and specializes in Human Rights and United Nations Law.

Dr. Philipp's educational background includes:

• Studies in Law at the University of Kiel and Munich
• First State Examination in Law
• Second State Examination in Law
• Doctorate (Dr. iur.) from the Faculty of Law of the University of Kiel

Her research focuses on Universal Human Rights and United Nations Law, with particular expertise in UN resolutions, human rights conventions, and international peace and security matters. Dr. Philipp has contributed extensively to publications related to UN law and practice, including major editorial roles for significant reference works in the field.

Throughout her career, Dr. Philipp has held several important editorial and leadership positions at MPIL:

• 1989-1991: Managing Editor of "Handbuch Vereinte Nationen" (1180 pages)
• 1991-1995: Managing Editor of "United Nations: Law Policies and Practice", Volumes 1 and 2 (1568 pages)
• 1996-2013: Managing Editor of the "Max Planck Yearbook of United Nations Law"
• 2008-2014: Head of the Editorial Department of the MPIL
• July 2014-June 2015: Academic Supervision of the Project "New Internet Appearance of the MPIL"
• Since July 2015: Academic Supervision of the MPIL Website

Dr. Philipp has been an active contributor to the academic community through her presentations on current international law topics and her service on various boards:

• Until June 2024: Member of the Academic Advisory Board of the Heidelberg Journal of International Law
• Member of the Library Advisory Board of the MPIL
• Ombudsperson for Good Scientific Practice until December 2023
• Data Protection Coordinator of the MPIL since 2016