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Dr. Marina Fortuna is an Assistant Professor of Public International Law at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Law. She specializes in the practices of international courts and quasi-judicial bodies, focusing on customary international law (CIL) interpretation, treaty interpretation methods, and the intersection of psychology/ethics with international law. Her research explores judicial impartiality, human rights mechanisms, and international criminal law. Fortuna holds a PhD from the TRICI-Law project, analyzing CIL interpretation by international courts. She teaches courses on international law at both LLB and LLM levels, including public international law and dispute settlement. She actively participates in moot court competitions as a judge and mentor. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through human rights advocacy and legal scholarship.
- Education: PhD in International Law (TRICI-Law project), University of Groningen
- Research: TRICI-Law project (ERC-funded), CIL interpretation methodologies, ICJ jurisprudence
Her research interests emphasize the practical application of legal principles in international courts, particularly the ICJ, human rights bodies, and criminal tribunals. She examines how psychological factors and ethical considerations influence legal outcomes in cross-border disputes. Recent projects include analyzing obstetric violence as a human rights violation and the role of social media evidence in ICJ proceedings.
- Awards: Avril McDonald Award (2018)
- Grants: Horizon-2020 TRICI-Law project
Fortuna leads the Transboundary Legal Studies department's faculty board and collaborates with international legal institutions. She co-edits the TRICI-Law Book Series and publishes in journals like Oxford Reports on International Law. Her teaching spans undergraduate and graduate programs, integrating practical skills through moot court competitions.
