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Mauro Barelli is Professor of International Law at The City Law School, City, University of London. He holds a PhD from Cardiff University and an LLM from the University of Bristol, and has been a faculty member at City since 2009, progressing from Lecturer to Professor in 2024. He teaches Advanced Issues of International Law, International Human Rights Law, and a course on Minority and Indigenous Peoples' Rights. He has held visiting positions at the University of Cambridge (Lauterpacht Centre), Nanjing University, the University of Iceland, and the University of Trento.
His research focuses on:
- Rights of ethno-cultural and indigenous peoples
- Law on the use of force
- Chinese perspectives on international law
- Soft law and normative development
- Minority rights and litigation
His publications include four books and numerous articles in leading journals such as Journal of Conflict and Security Law, Human Rights Quarterly, and Asian Journal of International Law. His recent work analyzes China’s engagement with international law, the UK’s relationship with the ICJ, and the synchronization of biodiversity protection with indigenous rights.
Key scientific recognitions include:
- Higher Education Academy Fellow (since 2012)
He is an experienced PhD supervisor, having chaired and served on numerous doctoral committees, including as PhD Programme Director. His advisee Engin Firat is currently a research student at City. He has also served in administrative roles such as Assistant Dean (Research). His expertise has been sought by national governments, parliaments, and international NGOs. He is an active participant in international academic events, particularly through the European China Law Studies Association.
