Zachary D. Kaufman

Professor Zachary D. Kaufman, J.D., Ph.D., is a faculty member at the University of Florida's Levin College of Law. His expertise spans Criminal Law, International Law, National Security Law, and Transitional Justice, with a focus on Rwanda, atrocity prevention, and human rights. He earned his J.D. from Yale Law School, D.Phil. and M.Phil. from Oxford University as a Marshall Scholar, and a B.A. from Yale University.

• Education:
  • J.D., Yale Law School
  • D.Phil. (Ph.D.), Oxford University (Marshall Scholar)
  • M.Phil., Oxford University (Marshall Scholar)
  • B.A., Yale University

Kaufman’s research examines atrocity crimes, bystander/upstander dynamics, and post-conflict legal frameworks. His scholarship analyzes transitional justice mechanisms in Rwanda, Japan, and Darfur, emphasizing accountability, reconciliation, and institutional design.

His recent publications (2023–2019) address policing reforms, digital-age bystanders, and legislative approaches to atrocity prevention. Earlier works focus on comparative tribunal structures, historical justice mechanisms, and genocide prevention strategies.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Marshall Scholar