Cristina Queiroz

Cristina Queiroz is a Full Professor at the NOVA School of Law, specializing in Legal and Political Sciences. She holds a PhD in Law (1998) from the Lisbon University Faculty of Law and is affiliated with the Oporto University Faculty of Law. Her career includes guest research at the Max-Planck Institute of Comparative Public Law and Public International Law (1986-1987, 1992-1996).

• Education: PhD (1998), Master (1986), and Bachelor’s (1980) in Law from Lisbon University Faculty of Law
• Membership: CEDIS, Portuguese Association of Constitutional Law, Luso-Brazilian Law Institute, IVR, International Society of Criminology
• Roles: Panel member for Foundation for Science and Technology and EU Horizon 2020 Priamus Programme

Her research spans Comparative Public Law, Fundamental Rights, International Law, and Constitutional Justice. Publications include books on social rights, constitutional systems, and international organizations. Article trends focus on epistemic uncertainty in constitutional rights, judicial independence, and European constitutionalism.

She contributes to academic evaluation through dissertation reviews and teaching materials, including courses on fundamental rights and global cooperation. Her work bridges theoretical legal philosophy with practical applications in democratic governance and international human rights structures.