David Roth-Isigkeit

David Roth-Isigkeit serves as University Professor for Public Law, in particular Digitalization Law, at the German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer since 2023. He previously held positions as head of a junior research group on 'The Law of Artificial Intelligence' at Julius-Maximilians University of Würzburg and conducted research at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main.

Education:

• 2022: Habilitation at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main (Authorization to teach public law, European law, international law, and legal philosophy)
• 2019: Second State Examination in Law, Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main
• 2016: Doctorate in law, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
• 2016: MA (Philosophy), Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
• 2013: MA (International Relations), Geneva Graduate Institute of International Studies
• 2011: First State Examination in Law
• 2007-2011: Law studies at universities of Münster and Heidelberg

Professor Roth-Isigkeit specializes in the intersection of law and digital technologies, with particular expertise in AI governance and digital transformation within constitutional democracies. His research examines how legal frameworks must evolve to address emerging technologies while preserving democratic values and constitutional principles. He founded and directed the interdisciplinary SOCAI Center for the Social Implications of Artificial Intelligence, focusing on digital transformation in democratic constitutional states, technology law from national to global perspectives, and machine normativity.

His scholarly work addresses critical legal questions surrounding artificial intelligence, digital governance, and the adaptation of legal systems to technological change. The research demonstrates increasing focus on practical legal frameworks for emerging technologies within constitutional contexts.

Scientific Recognition:

• Recipient of German Academic Scholarship Foundation support during legal studies

Professor Roth-Isigkeit has established significant research infrastructure through the SOCAI Center, creating interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities between legal scholars, computer scientists, and social scientists. His work bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practical governance challenges presented by rapid technological advancement. While specific grant details aren't provided in the source material, his leadership of research groups and centers indicates substantial research funding acquisition.

He previously founded and directed the interdisciplinary SOCAI Center for the Social Implications of Artificial Intelligence, which continues to host SOCAI Talks and Conferences addressing critical issues at the intersection of law, technology, and society.