Nicolas Brando

Dr. Nicolas Brando is a philosopher specializing in ethics, social and political philosophy, and philosophy of law. His research focuses on marginalized groups, children's rights, and social justice. He holds a Newton International Fellowship (British Academy, 2020–2022) and leads projects on the Convention on the Rights of the Child. His work explores childhood status, educational justice, and the capabilities approach to human development.

Research Interests:

• Childhood: Analyzes definitions of childhood, justice frameworks for children, and rights owed to minors
• Educational Justice: Examines distribution of educational resources and pedagogical tools
• Capabilities Approach: Assesses well-being metrics and inequality through Amartya Sen's framework
• Global Justice: Investigates transnational justice issues, commons, and global resource distribution

Grants & Awards:

• British Academy Grant: Childhood at the Margins (July 2021–May 2022)
• Newton International Fellowship (2020–2022)

Teaching: Coordinates modules on Children’s Rights and the Law, Foundations of Law and Social Justice, and Socio-Legal Theory.

Key Research Themes: His work bridges normative theory with practical applications in child rights, emphasizing marginalized perspectives and global equity frameworks.