Gaetano Pentassuglia

Gaetano Pentassuglia is a Full Professor of International Law at Liverpool John Moores University and holds an Honorary Senior Fellow appointment at the University of Liverpool. He specializes in public international law and international human rights law, particularly focusing on minority rights, indigenous peoples, and self-determination. His career includes roles such as Senate member, Director of Postgraduate Research, and visiting professorships at institutions like the University of Toronto and Lund University. He has authored over 50 publications, including leading monographs like Minorities in International Law and Minority Groups and Judicial Discourse in International Law.

He holds editorial roles for the International Journal on Minority and Group Rights and contributes to academic advisory boards. His research has been supported by grants from the European Commission, Research Development Fund, and Santander. Notable awards include the Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowship (2010) and Marie Curie Fellowship (2001–2002).

His work explores themes such as ethno-cultural diversity, human rights critiques, and the intersection of group autonomy with international legal frameworks. Recent publications analyze Kurdish autonomy and indigenous land rights, reflecting his commitment to advancing jurisprudence on minority protections.

• Advising/Grants: Supervised multiple research projects, held competitive grants from EU, UK, and international bodies.
• Labs/Teams: Leads the International Law and Human Rights Unit at Liverpool John Moores University.