معرفی
Stoyan Panov is a Lecturer in Governance at University College Freiburg (UCF), University of Freiburg, where he teaches courses including Public International Law, EU Law, International Human Rights Law, and ECHR Moot Court. His academic work bridges law, governance, and political science, with a strong focus on European and international legal frameworks.
His research interests lie at the intersection of International Law, EU Law and Politics, Human Rights, Rule of Law, Corruption, and Populism. He critically examines the resilience of democratic institutions, judicial independence, and anti-corruption mechanisms, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe. His pedagogical interests include reflective writing and knowledge integration in modular curricula.
The recent publications reflect a consistent scholarly trajectory in international legal theory, transitional justice, climate litigation, and EU institutional responses to democratic erosion. His work combines doctrinal legal analysis with comparative and historical perspectives, often addressing contemporary crises through legal and ethical lenses.
Scientific Awards:
- re:constitution – Exchange and Analysis on Democracy and the Rule of Law in Europe Fellowship (2019/2020)
Stoyan Panov has been actively involved in research projects and fellowships focused on democracy and the rule of law. While no formal advisees are listed, his collaborative publications suggest engagement with academic teams. He has presented his research at major conferences including ECPR, University of Tartu, and Sciences Po. His work contributes to ongoing debates on European integration, human rights enforcement, and the legal response to populism and corruption.
He is affiliated with research platforms such as FreiDok plus and ResearchGate, indicating active scholarly dissemination. His teaching and research are deeply embedded in interdisciplinary and transnational legal discourse.
