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Nina Marie Petzel is a Lecturer and PhD researcher at the Department of Criminal Law, Faculty of Law, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She is also affiliated with the Kooijmans Institute, the Center for International Criminal Justice (CICJ), and the Netherlands Network for Human Rights Research (NNHRR). Her academic work bridges legal doctrine and empirical research in the domain of international criminal justice.
Education:
- LL.B in European Law, Maastricht University (2019)
- MSc in International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2023, cum laude)
Her research focuses on international criminal law, particularly the crime of aggression prosecuted under universal jurisdiction, and intersects with criminology, conflict studies, and transitional justice. She employs both doctrinal legal analysis and empirical methods to explore gaps in customary international law and humanitarian practice.
Her recent work, including her acclaimed master’s thesis, examines how intersecting identities influence access to humanitarian aid in displaced communities, contributing to broader discussions on equity and justice in post-conflict settings.
Scientific Awards:
- International Crimes, Conflict and Criminology Thesis Prize 2023
- Nominated for the J.C. Baak Prize
- Nominated for the Master Thesis Award by the Dutch Association for Criminology (NVC)
Nina is involved in a Dutch Research Council (NWO)-funded research project on universal jurisdiction and the crime of aggression, highlighting her engagement with significant research grants. As a lecturer, she teaches Criminal Law and contributes to academic training in the field. While no formal advisees are listed, her dual role as PhD researcher and lecturer suggests active mentorship within her academic community.
She is associated with key research entities including the Kooijmans Institute and the Center for International Criminal Justice (CICJ), where she contributes to interdisciplinary dialogue on human rights and international justice.
