Ileana M. Porras

Ileana M. Porras is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Law, University of Miami, where she contributes to legal scholarship with a focus on international law, environmental justice, and sustainable development. Her academic work bridges legal theory, political economy, and ethical frameworks, particularly in the context of global environmental challenges.

Her research explores the historical and doctrinal foundations of international law, especially the role of commerce and the commodification of nature. She critically examines how early legal thinkers like Francisco de Vitoria, Alberico Gentili, and Hugo Grotius embedded religious and moral narratives into the law of nations, shaping modern economic and environmental governance. Her work also investigates the role of cities in international law, advocating for sustainable urban development while cautioning against privatization and inequitable governance.

The themes across her recent publications reveal a consistent engagement with ecological ethics, as seen in her analysis of Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’, and a deep critique of international law’s complicity in environmental degradation. Her scholarship calls for an integral ecology that unites moral, legal, and social responses to the climate crisis.

Her scientific contributions include peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and panel presentations, but no formal awards are mentioned in the available text.

While no direct mention of student advising or research grants is provided, her extensive publication record suggests active mentorship and scholarly leadership. She has participated in significant academic panels and contributed to critical discussions on the multipolar evolution of international law.

She is affiliated with the University of Miami’s School of Law and has not been associated with any specific research labs or teams in the provided material.