Maria Ferrara

Maria Ferrara is a Researcher (GIUR-09/A) in Jurisprudence at the University of Palermo, affiliated with the School of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences. She maintains regular office hours on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 12:00 and is actively involved in teaching and research activities at the institution.

Her research focuses on International Law with particular emphasis on Human Rights, Migration Law, and European Union Law. Dr. Ferrara's scholarly work examines critical intersections between environmental protection and human rights, the evolving framework of EU migration policy, and the jurisprudence of international courts including the European Court of Human Rights and the International Court of Justice.

Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory examining how international legal frameworks address contemporary challenges including migration governance, environmental protection obligations, and the protection of vulnerable populations. Her work often analyzes landmark cases and their implications for the development of international legal principles.

Dr. Ferrara teaches several courses including International Law, Introduction to the International Protection of Human Rights, and Judicial Cooperation, Security and Migrants' Rights. For the 2025/2026 academic year, she is scheduled to teach International Law and Migration Law, International Law and Global Challenges, and International Law modules within programs focused on Economy and International Cooperation for Sustainable Development and Migration, Rights, and Integration.