Ivó Coca-Vila

Ivó Coca-Vila is an Associate Professor of Criminal Law at Pompeu Fabra University's Faculty of Law and Senior Researcher (part-time) at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law. His research spans criminal law theory, human rights, and legal philosophy, with special focus on statelessness, citizenship, and gender issues in legal frameworks.

His publications analyze topics including:

• Statelessness and human rights protection mechanisms
• Criminal law reform in democratic societies
• Corporate crime and judicial interpretation
• Ethical dimensions of necessity defenses

Recent articles show strong emphasis on intersectional approaches to legal identity and migrant rights, particularly examining how bureaucratic systems impact marginalized populations. Research consistently engages with tensions between state security protocols and fundamental human rights protections.

Awards received:

• IX. Faculty Award for Best Dissertation (2015-2016)
• Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship