Francesca Mazzi

Francesca Mazzi is a Lecturer in AI, Innovation and Law at Brunel Law School, Brunel University. Her expertise spans computer and communication law, focusing on artificial intelligence, intellectual property, data protection, and sustainability. She previously held postdoctoral and research roles at the University of Oxford and participated in the EIPIN-Innovation Society dual PhD program involving Queen Mary University of London and Maastricht University.

• Education: Double doctorate (2022-2023), Artificial Intelligence certificate (Oxford, 2020), CIPP/E privacy certification, LL.M. in computer and communication law (Queen Mary, 2017), Master's in international law (Luiss Guido Carli, 2014).
• Research Interests: Intersections of AI and law, particularly in intellectual property, data protection, and sustainable development. Her work addresses corporate social responsibility in AI deployment, ethical frameworks for AI, and legal challenges in AI-generated inventions.
• Publications Trends: Recent work focuses on AI ethics, copyright law for AI-generated content, and leveraging AI to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals. She explores philosophical foundations of IP, corporate governance, and policy reforms.
• Scientific Awards: Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship (Early Stage Researcher, 2017-2020).
• Collaborations: Worked with Digital Governance Research Group (Oxford Internet Institute) and Oxford Initiative on AI×SDGs. Collaborated with Hovione and EFPIA during PhD.