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Dr. Sjors Ligthart is an Assistant Professor at Tilburg University and Postdoctoral Researcher at Utrecht University's School of Law, affiliated with the Willem Pompe Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology. He earned his Master's (2016) and Doctoral degrees (2021) in Criminal Law cum laude from Tilburg University, with doctoral research focusing on human rights implications of neurotechnology in criminal justice.
His research examines intersections of criminal law, neurotechnology, and human rights, particularly through the NWO Vici-grant project 'Law and Ethics of Neurotechnology in Criminal Justice' (2021-2026). Core interests include:
- Legal protections for mental integrity and cognitive liberty
- Ethical frameworks for neurotechnologies
- Criminal procedure reforms
- Human rights in forensic psychiatry
Recent publications (2023-2024) predominantly explore neurotechnology regulation, mental privacy rights, and AI liability in criminal law, demonstrating consistent focus on protecting fundamental rights amidst technological advancement.
Awards include:
- Master's degree cum laude (2016)
- Doctoral degree cum laude (2021)
He maintains active collaborations including visits to the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics and contributes to developing international neurorights frameworks.
