Cosima Möller

Prof. Dr. Cosima Möller is a full Professor of Civil and Roman Law at the Free University of Berlin's Faculty of Law. Her research focuses on Roman legal systems with emphasis on water law, spatial jurisprudence, servitudes, and interdisciplinary legal studies. She leads projects like 'The Formation and Transformation of Space and Knowledge in Ancient Civilizations' involving legal, archaeological, and historical perspectives. Notable works include analyses of Roman water rights, land surveying practices, and infrastructure governance. Möller has organized workshops on ancient legal frameworks and co-authored volumes on water management and legal topography. Her academic contributions include editing legal source collections and reviewing seminal texts on Roman slavery law. She advises doctoral candidates and collaborates with international scholars through initiatives like the Topoi Cluster of Excellence.

Research interests span Roman legal history, legal geography, and the intersection of law with technical practices. Recent projects examine the legal status of women in Roman society and Cicero's political philosophy. She maintains active participation in academic events, including guest lectures and conference organization. Möller’s work bridges historical legal analysis with modern interdisciplinary methodologies.