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Kelly Breemen serves as Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance, specifically within the Department of Law and Molengraaff Institute for Private Law. She concurrently holds a research position at the Montaigne Center for Rule of Law and Administration of Justice, where she develops interdisciplinary frameworks connecting legal theory with cultural and technological practice.
Her research critically examines copyright law's evolution in digital cultural heritage contexts, focusing on tensions between access control systems and human rights protections. Key interests include the legal implications of AI in cultural institutions, regulatory approaches to 'slow libraries,' and the constitutional dimensions of artistic freedom. Her work bridges European jurisprudence with global heritage preservation challenges, particularly regarding indigenous knowledge systems and digital repatriation.
Recent publications reveal a cohesive trajectory analyzing how intellectual property frameworks intersect with human rights principles in technology-mediated cultural spaces. Her scholarship consistently addresses regulatory gaps in digital heritage management while advocating for rights-based approaches to cultural AI development, with significant attention to European Court of Justice jurisprudence and international criminal law applications.
Scientific Awards:
- G.J. Wiarda Prize for Excellent Academic Publication (Honorable Mention, 2023) for interdisciplinary legal scholarship
- Researcher-in-residence Fellowship (2024) supporting collaboration with Dutch national libraries
Dr. Breemen's research receives institutional support through competitive fellowships like the 2024 Researcher-in-residence award, which facilitates partnerships with national cultural institutions. While formal advisee relationships aren't documented in available materials, her work demonstrates active mentorship through collaborative publications with co-researcher V. Breemen across multiple high-impact projects.
She contributes to the Montaigne Center's Rule of Law and Administration of Justice initiatives, particularly in projects addressing digital transformation challenges for cultural heritage institutions. Her current work involves developing regulatory frameworks for 'Cultural AI' applications in partnership with European memory institutions, focusing on ethical implementation and human rights compliance.
