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Marcel Brus is a Professor of Public International Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Groningen, affiliated with the Department of Transboundary Legal Studies. He holds a Ph.D. from Leiden University (1995) and has taught internationally, including part-time at Oxford University (1997–2002). His expertise spans International Sustainable Development Law, Environmental Law, Investment Law, and Dispute Settlement.
Brus has led major academic initiatives, such as the Transboundary Legal Studies research program (with Prof. Westerman) and directed the LL.B./LL.M. programs in International Law. He serves on editorial boards (e.g., Netherlands International Law Review) and international bodies like the International Law Association’s Executive Council. His research emphasizes the intersection of international law with global governance challenges, including climate change and human rights.
Teaching & Supervision: Brus teaches courses on Public International Law, Investment Law, and Moot Court, and supervises multiple PhD candidates. His pedagogical focus includes legal skills and practical application of international law principles.
Awards & Activities: While no explicit awards are listed, his extensive leadership roles (e.g., Advisory Committee on International Law, ILA Director of Studies) underscore his professional recognition. He regularly contributes expert commentary on global legal issues, such as the Ukraine conflict and climate litigation.
Labs/Teams: Central to his work is the Transboundary Legal Studies group at Groningen, which explores cross-border legal frameworks. He also collaborates with the Royal Netherlands Society of International Law and the Rights Forum.
