Michel Rouleau-Dick

Michel Rouleau-Dick is affiliated with Åbo Akademi University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Business and Law, and the Institute of Human Rights, where they focus on minority studies and human rights law. They have co-taught university courses such as 'Actors of the International Legal System' and the UNIPID course 'Migration, Development and Human Rights' (2018–2022), and continue to contribute to academic teaching and research.

Their research centers on critical issues at the intersection of international law, climate change, and human rights, particularly focusing on statelessness, climate displacement, and the legal status of disappearing low-lying island states. Their work contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially those related to climate action, reduced inequalities, and peace, justice, and strong institutions.

Their recent publications and projects, including peer-reviewed articles in the German Yearbook of International Law and the Melbourne Journal of International Law, demonstrate a consistent scholarly trajectory toward understanding legal continuity in environmental catastrophe. They are actively involved in research projects such as LAWPOL and the Finland-Africa Platform for Innovation, funded by the Research Council of Finland and the Ministry of Education.

• Master’s Award in Development Studies 2018

Michel Rouleau-Dick has advised and collaborated on academic projects, hosted visiting scholars, and participated in numerous conferences and workshops. Their academic service includes co-organizing and presenting at international events, contributing to interdisciplinary dialogue between law and social sciences. They are a co-investigator in major research initiatives, indicating active grant involvement and leadership in collaborative research. While no formal lab is mentioned, their work is embedded in interdisciplinary research networks focused on human rights, migration, and climate justice.