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Professor Han Somsen is a Full Professor at Tilburg Law School, specializing in Public Law and Governance. He is an expert in EU law with particular focus on technology regulation, biotechnology, and environmental law. His work significantly contributes to research related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those concerning environmental protection and sustainability.
Professor Somsen has established himself as a leading scholar in the emerging field of Anthropocene governance. His research interests span International Environmental Law, Technology Regulation, Biotechnology, Environmental Policy, and Sustainable Development. He has made notable contributions to understanding how legal frameworks can adapt to the challenges of the Anthropocene era, particularly regarding biodiversity loss, species conservation, and environmental constitutionalism.
His recent scholarly output demonstrates a clear focus on how constitutional and legal frameworks can respond to the planetary challenges of the Anthropocene. His work examines nonhuman legal relations, more-than-human jurisprudence, and the implementation of environmental directives in novel contexts, such as managing wildlife in human-altered landscapes. Professor Somsen's research integrates legal theory with practical environmental governance challenges.
- Co-founder and co-editor of Law, Innovation & Technology
- Principal investigator of the multi-annual departmental research program Constitutionalizing the Anthropocene
- Teaching and Research in environmental law at Lund University (February 2022-February 2024, and ongoing)
Professor Somsen's work has garnered significant attention, with multiple publications referenced in policy sources, news outlets, and academic platforms. His research on topics like the legal status of pioneering wildlife species and the application of conservation directives to domestic animals demonstrates his innovative approach to contemporary environmental challenges.
