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Professor Martino Mona is a distinguished academic at the University of Bern, where he holds the Chair of Criminal Law and Legal Philosophy at the Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology. He has been in this position since 2012, following his appointment as Assistant Professor of Criminal Law and Legal Philosophy at the University of Bern from 2007-2012. His academic career also includes lecturing positions at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Bern and the Faculty of Law of the University of Lucerne.
Martino Mona received his philosophical education at the universities of Fribourg, Paris, Oxford and Bern, earning his lic. phil. in 2000. He then pursued legal studies at the University of Bern and the University of Basel, where he obtained his Dr. iur. in 2006, receiving the Professor Walther Hug Prize and Bâloise Science Prize. He furthered his legal education at Harvard Law School, earning an LL.M. in 2008 with support from the Swiss National Science Foundation and a Medicus scholarship.
Professor Mona's research spans several critical areas of legal theory and practice. His primary interests include the fundamentals of criminal law with special focus on consent and theories of punishment, legal philosophy particularly procedural theories of justice, comparative criminal law, and medical criminal law. His interdisciplinary approach is evident in his collaboration on 'Religious Conflicts and Coping Strategies.' His work consistently bridges theoretical legal philosophy with practical criminal justice concerns, addressing contemporary issues such as artificial intelligence, immigration law, and human enhancement.
Analysis of Professor Mona's recent publications reveals a strong trend toward addressing the intersection of traditional legal concepts with emerging social and technological challenges. His work on robot personhood, human enhancement ethics, and digital rights demonstrates forward-thinking engagement with technology's legal implications. Simultaneously, he maintains deep engagement with foundational criminal law concepts, examining consent, self-defense, and criminal attempts through both historical and contemporary lenses. His publications consistently reflect a commitment to balancing individual rights with societal protection needs.
Professor Mona has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing his scholarly contributions and teaching excellence:
- Professor Walther Hug Prize
- Bâloise Science Prize
- Credit Suisse Award for Best Teaching at the University of Bern
His research has been supported by multiple grants, though specific grant details are not enumerated in the provided text. His role as editor for several significant publications indicates leadership in scholarly discourse within his fields of expertise.
Professor Mona leads the Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology at the University of Bern, where he directs research on fundamental criminal law concepts, legal philosophy, comparative criminal law, and medical criminal law. His interdisciplinary approach is exemplified by his involvement in the 'Religious Conflicts and Coping Strategies' research collaboration, which bridges legal scholarship with religious studies and conflict resolution. The Institute serves as a hub for both theoretical legal philosophy and practical criminal justice research, addressing contemporary challenges in Swiss and international legal contexts.
