Friedhelm Hufen

Prof. Friedhelm Hufen is a Full Professor of Public Law and Constitutional Law at the University of Mainz since 1993, specializing in administrative law, constitutional rights, and medical law. He holds a doctorate from the University of Freiburg (1974) and habilitation from Hanover (1982). His career includes professorships at Augsburg and Regensburg universities, along with visiting roles in New Orleans, Cape Town, and Paris.

• Member of Rhineland-Palatinate's Constitutional Court (2008–2014)
• Chair of Bioethics Commission (Rhineland-Palatinate) since 1994
• Member of German Medical Association's Central Ethics Commission since 1998

His research focuses on legal philosophy, cultural law, and public administration. Notable works include foundational textbooks like Constitutional Law II – Fundamental Rights (11th ed., 2025) and Administrative Procedural Law (9th ed., 2014). He advises multiple German states and corporations on legal matters.

Prof. Hufen's academic contributions span constitutional theory, procedural reforms, and bioethical legal frameworks. His recent publications address evolving challenges in fundamental rights interpretation and administrative justice standards.