معرفی
Dr. Deval Desai is a Professor of International Economic Law at the University of Edinburgh's Edinburgh Law School. He holds editorial roles in journals like the Hague Journal on the Rule of Law and leads research projects on rule of law reform, governance, and development. His work bridges legal theory, development studies, and political science, with a focus on the Global South.
Education:
- MA (Oxford University)
- PGDipL and PGDipLP (City University/BPP Law School)
- LLM and SJD (Harvard Law School)
Research Interests:
Deval’s work explores law and development, administrative law, and the role of knowledge in institutional reform. He critically examines rule of law reforms, fiscal sociology, and the implications of legal frameworks in fragile states. His recent projects include studies on fiscal underspending in India, constitutional dynamics in conflict zones, and post-comparative area studies.
Grants & Awards:
- £2.1M Swiss National Science Foundation Sinergia Project (2020–2025)
- £456,095 from FCDO for constitutional research
- Recipient of Dame Muriel Spark Medal (2024) and Chancellor’s ‘Rising Star’ Award (2023)
Labs & Teams: Leads the ‘Reversing the Gaze’ project and collaborates with global institutions like the Geneva Graduate Institute and the University of Edinburgh’s Global Justice Summer School.
