Paul De Hert

Professor Paul De Hert is an academic at Vrije Universiteit Brussel with expertise in European and International criminal law, human rights law, privacy law, and foundations of criminal law. He contributes to interdisciplinary research in technology, law, and society, focusing heavily on digital rights, AI regulation, and migration studies.

• Research Focus: Data Protection (100%), EU Law (72%), Privacy (33%), Human Rights (25%), Surveillance (20%)
• Key Projects: AI in Courts, HARNESS, FAIR, and Brussels Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Migration and Minorities

His recent work explores the intersection of AI and judicial values, digital principles in EU law, and green transition rights. He chairs major conferences like the 13th EDEN Conference on Data Protection in Law Enforcement and contributes to digital ethics debates.

Awards:

• Ambassadeursprijs Visit Brussel (2017)

De Hert supervises doctoral theses in areas like commercial data use, crimes against humanity, and Niger Delta conflicts. He collaborates with institutions like the Max Planck Institute and European University Institute for Justice.