Thomas Burri

Thomas Burri is an Associate Professor at the University of St. Gallen’s Law School, specializing in International Law and European Law with a focus on artificial intelligence regulation, human rights, and legal responses to emerging technologies. His research bridges international jurisprudence, ethical frameworks for autonomous systems, and the intersection of law and technology.

His work prominently addresses AI governance, including analyses of the EU AI Act and its implications for international law. He has contributed to debates on the ICJ’s climate change advisory opinions and maritime law cases, such as the Mauritius-Maldives dispute. His scholarship also explores ethical challenges in security applications of robotics and AI, emphasizing “meaningful human control” paradigms.

• Key areas include EU regulatory frameworks, human rights law, and the legal treatment of AI systems.
• Publications highlight critical engagement with the ICJ, ITLOS, and the evolving role of international law in decolonization contexts.

Notable projects include evaluations of ethical assessment schemas for autonomous systems and interdisciplinary collaborations on AI accountability. His work underscores the need for adaptive legal structures to address technological advancements without compromising democratic principles.