Eric Hilgendorf

Prof. Dr. Dr. Eric Hilgendorf is a distinguished Professor of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Legal Theory, Information Law, and Legal Informatics at the Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg's Law Faculty. His work spans interdisciplinary research, combining law with ethics, digitalization, and robotics, while fostering international collaboration through initiatives like the Chinese-German Criminal Law Teachers Association and projects in Latin America and Mongolia.

His research interests include media criminal law, legal philosophy, European criminal law, and the legal and ethical challenges of digitalization and AI. He founded the Competence Center Digitalization and Law (2018) and the Research Center for AI and Robot Law, focusing on practical legal issues for SMEs and the social impact of technological change.

Recent projects, such as "Truth and Correctness in Criminal Law" (2019–2022), highlight his engagement with foundational legal concepts. He has organized international conferences, including "Criminal Law Scholarship in Germany, Latin America, and Spain" (2022), and curated educational tools like the "Interculturality, Ethics, and Law" course, preparing students for the state exam while promoting cultural competence.

As a leader in legal education, he designed the "Advanced Criminal Law Practice" course, offering certification through case studies and exams. His publications, including commentaries and case collections, reflect his commitment to bridging theory and practice in criminal law.