Lottie Lane

Dr. Lottie Lane is an Assistant Professor of Public International Law at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Law. She holds a dual appointment in the Department of Transboundary Legal Studies and the Public Interests and Private Relationships research group. Her work focuses on international human rights law, business accountability, and AI governance.

Education

• LLM in International Law and Law of International Organizations (summa cum laude), University of Groningen (2012–2013)
• LLB in Laws (First Class Honours), University of Durham (2007–2011)

Research Interests

Dr. Lane explores the horizontal effect of international human rights law, corporate human rights responsibilities in AI development, and governance frameworks for disaster response. Her recent work addresses algorithmic governance limits, due diligence in regional human rights systems, and ethical AI accountability mechanisms.

Awards and Activities

• Senior Advisor on AI and Human Rights (Slimmer AI, 2020)
• Editorial Board Member, Springer Nature Social Sciences
• Co-organizer of multiple international conferences on human rights and disaster governance

Labs and Collaborations

Active in the EU-funded JuLIA Project (Justice, Fundamental Rights, and Artificial Intelligence) and collaborates with institutions like the Netherlands School of Human Rights Research.