Wouter Scherpenisse

Wouter Scherpenisse serves as a Lecturer in Innovation of Public Law at Erasmus School of Law, Erasmus University Rotterdam. He is actively involved with the Erasmus Centre of Law and Digitalization and contributes to the Sectorplan SSH-Broad initiative focusing on interdisciplinary research in social sciences and humanities.

His research centers on cybersecurity governance, examining how traditional constitutional accountability frameworks apply to evolving public-private partnerships in digital security. Scherpenisse investigates whether conventional state law concepts provide adequate tools for managing contemporary shifts in responsibilities between public and private actors, with particular emphasis on cybersecurity contexts.

His publication record reveals a consistent focus on digital governance challenges, with recent work addressing AI applications in criminal justice systems, investment screening against cyber risks, and implementation of the NIS2 Directive. These publications demonstrate growing expertise at the intersection of constitutional law, cybersecurity policy, and digital transformation of public administration.

Scherpenisse actively engages with policymakers through public consultations, including significant contributions to the Dutch Cybersecurity Act (CBW) revision process. His scheduled participation in the June 2025 'Security in the Digital Age' conference indicates ongoing scholarly activity and relevance in the field.