Maria Eugenia Bartoloni is a Full Professor of European Union Law at Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Legal and Economic Studies. She is also a member of the doctoral program faculty for "Internationalization of Legal Systems and Fundamental Rights" at Università della Campania "L. Vanvitelli" and previously served as its Master's Degree Course President. She coordinates the journal Il Diritto dell’Unione europea and serves on editorial boards for multiple EU law publications. Education: PhD in International and EU Law from Macerata University (2004), Law Degree (1999) from Macerata University. Research Interests: Focus on EU constitutional law, international legal norms coordination, fundamental rights application, judicial protection limits, and EU foreign/security policy. Her recent work explores the EU's unique legal frameworks for maritime concessions, the Charter of Fundamental Rights' scope, and the evolving legal dimensions of EU international relations. She has participated in numerous national and international research projects. Scientific Awards Marie Curie Fellow (2015) Principal Investigator for SELECT Project – "StrEnghten Lay and honorary judges European CompeTencies" (JUST-AG-2020 / JUST-JTRA-EJTR-AG-2020)
Nicolas Petit is a Full-time Professor and Head of the Department of Law at the European University Institute (EUI). His expertise lies in EU and US competition law, law and economics, and the intersection of law and technological change. He co-founded the Dynamic Competition Initiative (DCI) with UC Berkeley in 2022. Petit holds a PhD from the University of Liège, Belgium, where he was previously a Full Professor. He has held visiting roles at Harvard Law School, Stanford University, and the College of Europe. His research focuses on dynamic competition, digital markets, and the 'more economic approach' to antitrust. Key projects include analyzing platform regulation, AI governance, and the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA). Petit has advised the European Commission’s High-Level Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence and contributed to policy submissions for India, Brazil, and the EU. Publications span top journals like the Antitrust Law Journal and European Law Review , with an SSRN ranking of 23 among top legal scholars. He regularly engages in public discourse through platforms like Bluesky, addressing topics such as antitrust limits, AI regulation, and digital market dynamics. Current roles include Project Director at the EUI and leadership in initiatives like the Competition Law and Policy Workshop. His work integrates doctrinal, economic, and empirical methods to address modern regulatory challenges.
Marco Fisicaro is an Assistant Professor of European Union Law at the Law Faculty of Sapienza University of Rome , where he teaches EU Internal Market Law and European Competition and State Aid Law . He is affiliated with the Department of Legal and Economic Studies and serves as managing editor of European Papers - A Journal on Law and Integration and editorial staff member for Diritti umani e diritto internazionale . Education : Master Degree in Law (2018), PhD in Law (2022), and Post-graduate Diploma in Social Sciences (2021) from University of Catania Research Interests : His work focuses on European Union Law , Competition Law , State Aid Law , and Rule of Law enforcement. He examines judicial independence mechanisms, EU funding conditionality, sovereignty dynamics, and supranational governance challenges. Academic Contributions : Recent publications analyze interim measures for rule-of-law crises, EU solidarity frameworks, sovereignty debates, and judicial independence strategies. His research intersects legal, economic, and policy dimensions of European integration. Scientific Awards : Common Market Law Review Prize for Young Academics (2024) Giuseppe Sperduti Prize (2015) Professional Experience : Former post-doctoral researcher at Rome Unitelma Sapienza (2021-2023), visiting researcher at University of Vienna (2020) and Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law (2021), and intern at the European Court of Human Rights (2016).
Valerie Albus is a Researcher at the European University Institute's Department of Law, focusing on European law and institutions, internet governance, and fundamental rights in the digital age. Her doctoral research, supervised by Professor Deirdre Curtin, examines the role of online service providers in the EU’s Area of Criminal Justice. Her key research areas include: European law and institutions Internet and online platforms regulation Protection of fundamental rights in Europe EU's Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Law and technology Governance and regulation Valerie's recent publications critically analyze the privatization of executive power in digital contexts, particularly addressing EU regulation of terrorist content (Regulation 2021/784), the e-evidence package's impact on mutual recognition, and tensions between law enforcement efficiency and fundamental rights. Her work reflects interdisciplinary engagement with digital governance and EU legal frameworks.
Elvira Nadia La Rocca serves as Associate Professor at Sapienza University of Rome in the Department of Legal and Economic Studies. She teaches Criminal Procedure (4th year, 1st semester), Criminal Enforcement Law (2nd year, 1st semester), and Anti-Mafia Legislation (2nd year, 2nd semester) within the Law program (Course code 33465). Her office hours are held on Wednesdays from 15:00-18:00 and Mondays from 10:00-13:00, with remote consultation available via her institutional email. Professor La Rocca's research focuses on criminal law and procedure, with particular expertise in confiscation law, penitentiary systems, and judicial administration. Her work examines the intersection of procedural efficiency and fundamental rights, analyzing contemporary reforms like the Cartabia Reform of Italy's criminal justice system. She investigates how legal frameworks balance crime prevention with constitutional protections, especially regarding asset confiscation, prison conditions, and procedural guarantees for defendants. Her recent publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output examining evolving criminal justice mechanisms. The articles reveal a methodological trend analyzing European and international legal developments through Italian jurisprudence, with particular attention to Constitutional Court rulings. Her work bridges theoretical legal concepts with practical judicial applications, often addressing tensions between procedural streamlining and fundamental rights protection in criminal proceedings. Professor La Rocca leads research on critical contemporary issues including 'The administration of justice during the health emergency: from inexorable quiescence to the creation of a functional and virtuous paradigm' and 'The predictability of judicial decisions in the era of emergency criminal justice: perspectives and assessments after thirty years of validity of the Code of Criminal Procedure.' These projects address systemic challenges in maintaining judicial functionality during crises while preserving legal certainty and procedural fairness.
Antonio D'ALOIA is a Full Professor of Constitutional Law at the Department of Law, Political and International Studies, University of Parma. He serves as Director of the University Center for Bioethical Studies since 2016 and has held leadership roles as Director of the Department of Legal Sciences (2002-2006). University of Naples 'Federico II' (Law Degree) University of Florence (Doctorate in Public Law) His research focuses on constitutional law intersections with bioethics, social rights, and sustainable development. Key areas include intergenerational responsibility, human rights in biotechnology, and legal frameworks for climate change. He has led multidisciplinary projects on European integration, criminal justice, and water resource governance. Recent publications emphasize AI regulation, bioethical decision-making, and fundamental rights protection. He actively participates in international conferences and advisory committees, including roles with the Journal of Fundamental Rights and Studies in Biolaw series. As an educator, he teaches Climate Change and Sustainability Law, Internet and AI Law, and Constitutional Rights Protection across both bachelor's and master's programs in Law and Social Services. His office hours are held on Tuesdays at 10:30am at the Law School Building in Parma.
Alberto Gambino serves as Full Professor of Private Law (IUS/01) and Deputy Vice-Rector at the European University of Rome. He holds multiple prestigious positions including Commissioner of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, Member of the National Bioethics Committee, and Judge of the Patent and Trademark Appeals Commission at the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy (MIMIT). Additionally, he is President of the Science & Life Study Center, CEI, and the Italian Academy of the Internet Code (IAIC). As a civil cassation lawyer, he owns the Gambino law firm and participates in managing research organizations and implementing national and international research projects. Professor Gambino's research spans numerous legal domains with particular emphasis on Civil Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, and Intellectual Property. His work bridges traditional legal frameworks with emerging digital and technological challenges, particularly in the areas of bioethics, data protection, and internet governance. He has made significant contributions to understanding the intersection of law with information technology, media, telecommunications, and consumer protection in both national and European contexts. His scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on evolving legal challenges in the digital age, with recent publications examining antitrust issues in digital markets, sports governance, intellectual property in AI systems, and data protection frameworks. His work demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of how traditional legal principles must adapt to contemporary technological and social realities while maintaining core legal values. Commissioner of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) of the Council of Europe Member of the National Bioethics Committee Judge of the Patent and Trademark Appeals Commission at MIMIT President of the Science & Life Study Center President of CEI President of the Italian Academy of the Internet Code (IAIC) Professor Gambino actively contributes to legal practice through his law firm while maintaining a robust academic profile. His editorial work with prestigious scientific journals and involvement in national and international research projects demonstrate his commitment to advancing legal scholarship. His expertise in both theoretical and applied law positions him as a key figure in shaping contemporary legal discourse, particularly in the intersection of traditional legal frameworks with emerging digital challenges.
Marco Dani is an Associate Professor of Comparative Public Law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Trento, a position he has held since 2016. He holds a PhD in “Fundamental freedoms in comparative and community constitutional and administrative law” from the University of Trento (2003) and a Law degree with a transnational focus (1999). His academic career includes roles as a Marie Curie Intra-European Fellow at the London School of Economics (2009-2014) and an Emile Noël Fellow at NYU School of Law (2004-2005). His research focuses on the constitutional implications of European integration, the role of constitutional justice in legitimizing political power, and the interplay between European Union law and national legal systems. Key themes include the transformation of the social state, supranational executive dynamics, and post-political governance challenges. He has presented over 30 academic papers at international conferences, including at the University of Copenhagen, University of Hong Kong, and Humboldt University Berlin. His publications explore topics such as judicial dialogue in EU litigation, legal pluralism, and the evolving nature of European constitutionalism. Dani is a member of the Associazione Diritto Pubblico Comparato ed Europeo and the International Society of Public Law. His teaching and research emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to public law, integrating constitutional theory with EU legal frameworks. He has organized conferences and seminars addressing contemporary issues like the EU’s economic governance and the role of constitutional courts in transnational contexts.
Paolo Morozzo della Rocca is a Full Professor in the Department of International Human and Social Sciences (SUSI) at Università degli Studi di Roma Foro Italico. He specializes in Private Law with a focus on the rights of vulnerable individuals, particularly in immigration, family, and citizenship law. He teaches courses such as 'Human Rights and Protection of Vulnerable Subjects' in international and social sciences programs. Research Interests: His scholarly work centers on civil law, immigration law, human rights, and family law, with particular attention to residency rights, citizenship acquisition, juvenile protection, and the legal status of cohabiting couples. His research bridges doctrinal analysis with social justice concerns, especially for marginalized groups. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2021–2023) show a consistent focus on citizenship, immigration, and family law, particularly adoption, cohabitation, and social security rights for foreigners. These works reflect a deep engagement with Italian and European legal frameworks and human rights principles. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned. Advising and Grants: While no specific students or grants are listed, his active teaching and research output suggest ongoing academic mentorship and potential participation in funded legal research projects related to human rights and migration. Labs and Teams: No specific research labs or teams are mentioned in the text, but his affiliation with the Department of International Human and Social Sciences indicates collaboration within a multidisciplinary academic environment focused on sustainability, international cooperation, and social justice.
Ottavio Quirico is a Researcher in the Department of International Human and Social Sciences at the University for Foreigners of Perugia. He specializes in international law, European Union law, and international relations, with a strong focus on environmental governance and sustainable development. His academic work bridges legal theory and policy, particularly in the context of climate change and human rights. His research interests include: International Environmental Law EU Law and Policy Climate Change and Human Rights International Economic Governance Sustainable Development Law Fundamental Rights in International Law His recent publications reflect a consistent scholarly focus on the legal obligations surrounding climate change, the integration of environmental rights into international and EU law, and the governance of energy and investment treaties. These works demonstrate a deep engagement with cutting-edge issues in international legal theory and practice. His scientific contributions include key articles and a monograph on topics such as erga omnes obligations in climate law, systemic integration of human rights and environmental norms, and investment governance under the Energy Charter Treaty. These publications appear in respected journals like the Fordham International Law Journal and the Netherlands Quarterly of Human Rights . He teaches courses such as International Environmental Law and Climate Change and International Protection across degree programs in International Relations, Development Cooperation, and Sustainability. His teaching is aligned with his research, emphasizing the legal frameworks for global environmental challenges.
Elisa Olivito is a Full Professor of Constitutional Law at the Department of Legal and Economic Studies, Faculty of Law, Sapienza University of Rome. Her research focuses on constitutional theory, fundamental rights guarantees, European constitutional law, immigration law, and gender studies. She is actively involved in teaching courses on Constitutional Law and Public Migration Law. University: Sapienza University of Rome Department: Department of Legal and Economic Studies Research Areas: Constitutional Justice, Multiculturalism, Gender Rights, Migration Policy Recent Publications (2025–2022) analyze: Religious freedom for migrants in multilevel legal systems Constitutional implications of smart city development on social peripheries Tacit amendments in constitutional orders and their existential impact Governability debates through Serio Galeotti’s political philosophy Asylum rights during the Ukraine war Generational shifts in fundamental rights and female subjectivity Office Hours: Tuesdays at the Sezione di Diritto Pubblico, by appointment requested before Sunday. For exams, students must adhere to in-person formats as mandated by the university.
Giuseppe Contissa is an Associate Professor at the Department of Legal Sciences, University of Bologna. His work focuses on Legal Informatics, AI & Law, Legal Theory, and Law & Technology, particularly in robotics and automated systems. He holds a PhD in Legal Informatics from the University of Bologna and has extensive experience in research projects like ALIAS (air traffic management liability) and CLAUDETTE (AI-driven contract analysis). He is affiliated with ALMA Ai (Human-Centered AI Institute) and ARCES (Electronic Systems Research). Education: PhD in Legal Informatics (2006, University of Bologna), Master's in Legal Informatics (2002), Laurea in Jurisprudence (2001). Research Interests: Computable legal reasoning, AI ethics in healthcare, liability frameworks for autonomous systems, socio-technical systems governance, and automated vehicle regulation. He leads projects on AI certification in aviation and consumer protection through AI systems. Key Projects: CrossJustice (digital criminal procedure rights), SAFELAND (air traffic safety), and COMPULAW (computable law models). He advises the Council of Europe on AI ethics in justice systems. Labs/Teams: CIRSFID (Computer Law Research), ALMA Ai, and collaborations with CodeX (Stanford).
Alessandra Amore is a permanent faculty member at the University of Palermo's Department of Law , holding the academic rank of Researcher (GIUR-06/A). Her research focuses on public contract law, administrative liability, constitutional principles, and anti-mafia legislation. She maintains regular office hours and can be contacted via email at alessandra.amore@unipa.it. Research Interests Amore's work explores the intersection of administrative law with contemporary governance challenges, including: Public contract law anomalies and jurisdictional review Administrative liability for lawful acts Anti-mafia interdiction legal frameworks PNRR implementation in socio-health sectors Privacy vs. transparency in judicial proceedings Human dignity in vaccination-related liability Publications Trends Her publications (2017–2024) reflect deep engagement with Italian administrative law, particularly: Evolution of public procurement regulations Balancing constitutional principles in anti-mafia enforcement State responsibility in health policy Interplay between administrative discretion and judicial review Human rights protection in migration governance Procedural autonomy in EU contexts
Deirdre Curtin is a Full-time Professor of European Law at the European University Institute (EUI) since 2016, leading the Department of Law . She is also Director of the Centre for Judicial Cooperation at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies and previously served as EUI’s Dean of Graduate Studies (2021–2025). Before joining EUI, she held the Chair in European Law and Governance at the University of Amsterdam (2008–2016), founding the Amsterdam Centre of European Law and Governance, and earlier chaired European Governance at Utrecht University (2003–2013). Her career began as a Legal Secretary at the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in Luxembourg. Education: University College Dublin (LL.B.), Trinity College Dublin (Master’s), and a PhD from the National University of Ireland (1991). Research Focus: European Union law and governance, with emphases on accountability, transparency, privacy, and fundamental rights. Key areas include EU constitutional law, digital governance, and institutional oversight. Her work bridges legal theory and empirical analysis, emphasizing democratic engagement in EU processes. Publications: Recent works explore transparency challenges, the European Ombudsman’s role, and digital-era document access rights. Notable outputs include co-edited volumes on EU governance and contributions to law journals analyzing privacy and accountability. Awards: Spinoza Prize (2007) for legal research excellence. Elected to the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (2003). Member of the Royal Irish Academy (2021). Honorary Doctorates from University College Dublin (2008) and University of Copenhagen (2018). Advising & Research: Supervises researchers on EU governance, digital law, and privacy. Leads projects like the Digital Public Sphere Working Group , addressing AI systems and public enforcement in digital platforms. Collaborates on initiatives to strengthen judicial cooperation and transparency in EU policy-making. Affiliations: Active in global legal networks, including the European Journal of Legal Studies editorial board. Engages with ResearchGate , Google Scholar , and Orcid for scholarly collaboration.
Paola Torretta is Full Professor of Constitutional Law (SSD IUS 08) at the Department of Law, Political and International Studies, University of Parma, since 2018. She teaches Constitutional Protection of Rights , Regionalism and Rights , and Public Law for Welfare , with prior teaching in Regional Law and Social Legislation. She serves as President of Unified Degree Courses in Social Services (2020-2023) and chairs the Department's Scientific Research Commission. Full Professor (2018-present) Associate Professor (2014-2018) Researcher (2005-2014) Research Fellow (2004-2005) Her research focuses on constitutional principles in European integration, intergenerational responsibility , social rights protection , and legal transplants in federal systems. She has participated in 7 major research projects including: MURST 1999-2001: Comparative constitutional law between EU and member states MIUR 2002-2004: Constitutional Treaty in European integration PRIN 2005-2007: Social rights and regional policies FIRB 2006: Biotecnological innovations' impact on human rights PRIN 2010-2011: Water resource governance She contributes to academic discourse through editorial roles at Biolaw Journal and review activities for Osservatorio costituzionale and Consulta online . Her teaching spans multiple disciplines including Law, Social Work, and Cultural Heritage Legislation.
