Nishat Hyder-Rahman

Nishat Hyder-Rahman is a post-doctoral researcher at the Brussels Research Institute on Development, Governance and Empowerment, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, focusing on intersections between law, artificial intelligence, and family patrimonial matters. Her work explores algorithmic justice and digital legal frameworks in cross-border settings.

• Active in IOFCOFUN1 project (2021-2025) on strategic co-financing
• Key research areas: Legal Informatics, AI ethics, and conflict resolution in family law

In 2023, she co-authored a groundbreaking chapter analyzing AI applications in family law, alongside participating in international conferences like ISFL World Conference and CREA 2's event on equitable algorithms. Her activities emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration between legal scholars and technologists.

Research trends show specialization in algorithmic fairness, digital family law frameworks, and automated conflict mediation systems. While no formal awards are listed, her involvement in organizing academic events (e.g., NorFam: ART-Equal Workshop) and chairing panels demonstrates active scholarly engagement.

Current affiliations include Vrije Universiteit Brussel's Private and Economic Law division. She contributes to conferences such as the International Society of Family Law's Golden Jubilee World Conference, focusing on testing justice limits in cross-border digital contexts.