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Nataschja Hummel serves as Assistant Professor and Lecturer in International and European Law at Utrecht University's Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance. She is a member of the Department of International and European Law within the Labor Law and Social Policy section. Her academic career follows a unique path that began with ten years of service in the Royal Netherlands Navy, where she trained as an Electrotechnical Officer before transitioning to law.
- Born: August 31, 1979, in Alkmaar
- Education: VWO at Murmellius Gymnasium; Law degree from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2012, with honors)
- Doctorate: VU University Amsterdam (2020) for dissertation 'The Special Legal Position of the Military'
Hummel's research focuses primarily on Labor Law with specialized expertise in Military Law, Civil Service Law, and Disciplinary Law. Her work examines the intersection of employment regulations with military contexts, disciplinary procedures for civil servants following the Civil Servants Legal Status Normalization Act, and collective labor dispute resolution mechanisms. She has developed particular expertise in the special legal status of military personnel and how standard employment regulations apply (or don't apply) in defense contexts.
Hummel's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output since 2020, with a focus on case annotations analyzing Dutch labor court decisions and European human rights jurisprudence. Her work frequently addresses contemporary challenges in labor law including collective action rights, civil service disciplinary procedures, and the application of European human rights standards in military contexts. The trend in her publications shows increasing engagement with European legal frameworks while maintaining a strong foundation in Dutch labor jurisprudence.
- Levenbach Prize (2022) for best labor law dissertation in past four years
Hummel regularly publishes in prominent Dutch employment law journals including Tijdschrift Recht en Arbeid and Tijdschrift voor de Arbeidsrechtpraktijk. Her scholarship bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical applications in labor relations, particularly in specialized contexts like military employment. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available materials, her sustained publication record suggests ongoing research support.
As a scholar with both military and legal backgrounds, Hummel brings a unique perspective to labor law research, particularly regarding the special legal status of military personnel and civil servants. Her work contributes significantly to understanding how standard labor protections apply in specialized employment contexts.
