معرفی
Prof. Jeroen Temperman is a full professor of International Law at Erasmus School of Law, Erasmus University Rotterdam. He specializes in Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB), Human Rights, and the intersection of AI with religious rights. His academic roles include editor-in-chief of Religion & Human Rights (since 2005) and OSCE Panel of Experts member (2016–2022). He holds advanced degrees from institutions including Erasmus University (LL.M), European Inter-University Centre (E.MA), and University for Humanist Studies (MA).
His research focuses on religious freedom in digital contexts, religious hatred jurisprudence, and education law. Notable works include Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights (Oxford UP) and Religious Speech, Hatred and LGBT Rights (Brill). He has received grants such as the H2020-funded NETHATE consortium and an ERC Starting Grant (RELIGAY).
- Education:
- LL.M (Distinction), Erasmus University Rotterdam
- E.MA (Honors), European Inter-University Centre
- MA (Cum Laude), Humanist Studies
- PhD, Irish Centre for Human Rights (NUI Galway)
- Awards:
- Fulbright Scholar (2014)
- EUR Fellowships
- Research Excellence Initiative grant
Temperman has advised on over 150+ international engagements across 30 countries. His recent work explores AI ethics, religious autonomy in prisons, and conflicts between FoRB and LGBT rights. He leads interdisciplinary research teams addressing religious hatred through the NETHATE project.
Lab/Team Affiliations: Principal Investigator in Horizon 2020 NETHATE consortium; Visiting Scholar roles at Washington College of Law (American University), Trinity College Dublin, and University of Siena.
