Mathias Hanson

Mathias Hanson is a Tutor and PhD candidate at the Free University of Brussels (VUB), working under Prof. Dr. Sam Verboven at the VUB Data Analytics Lab on the BRUSSELS HUMANITIES, SCIENCES & ENGINEERING CAMPUS.

His educational background includes:

• Law degree from prior legal practice
• Master’s in Management from VUB
• Ongoing PhD studies at VUB

Hanson’s research integrates machine learning with legal frameworks to develop systems for financial crime detection, leveraging his dual expertise in law and banking compliance. His work addresses critical gaps in automated compliance systems through interdisciplinary methodologies combining statistical modeling and regulatory requirements.

As part of the VUB Data Analytics Lab, he contributes to applied research at the intersection of finance, law, and artificial intelligence, focusing on real-world implementation of ethically compliant analytics solutions.