Manos Magkanaris

Dr. Manos Magkanaris is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom, with an active academic career spanning from 2008 to 2025. His research significantly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) through interdisciplinary work at the intersection of law, artificial intelligence, and human rights. He maintains current affiliations exclusively with Glasgow Caledonian University while collaborating internationally with UN bodies including the Human Rights Office and Working Group on Business and Human Rights.

His research centers on critical contemporary challenges: human trafficking (particularly labor trafficking and AI applications in anti-trafficking), gender-based violence in the Americas/Caribbean, historical inequalities in post-colonial contexts, and conflict of laws. This work bridges legal theory with actionable policy solutions, as evidenced by multiple UN-commissioned reports. His fingerprint analysis confirms Law (100%), Artificial Intelligence (80%), and Human Trafficking (66%) as dominant research domains.

Recent publications (2020-2025) reveal a strategic shift toward high-impact policy engagement, with four 2025 UN reports addressing migrant worker protections, post-colonial justice, and women's rights. These build upon his foundational 2020 textbook on Conflict of Laws, demonstrating both scholarly depth and practical relevance. His work consistently examines technology-human rights tensions, particularly regarding AI in anti-trafficking systems.

Dr. Magkanaris has supervised 4 students and maintains active conference participation, including the 2025 European Consortium for Political Research General Conference and UN Working Group events. His h-index of 16 reflects substantive scholarly influence, with research outputs showing consistent growth from 2008 through 2025. While no dedicated lab is indicated, his policy-focused work demonstrates strong institutional partnerships with international human rights organizations.