Professor Dr. Thilo Marauhn holds the Chair of Public Law and International Law at the Faculty of Law, Justus Liebig University Giessen, since 2001. He is also a Permanent Visiting Professor for Constitutional Theory at the University of Lucerne (Switzerland) and has served as Visiting Professor at the University of Wisconsin, Madison (USA) in 2005, 2008, and 2011. Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law, Heidelberg (1990-2001) Scientific Advisory Board roles (BMZ, HSFK, UN Political Advisory Board) Research Interests include Public International Law, European Law, Human Rights, Environmental Law, Arms Control, and Constitutional Law. His work focuses on conflict resolution, international security, and the interplay between legal frameworks and global challenges like climate change and armed conflict. Publications & Contributions span monographs and edited volumes on topics such as social fundamental rights, environmental law, and international financial regulation. Recent articles analyze human rights fact-finding, religious freedom, and compliance mechanisms in international law. Leadership Roles encompass directing the International Summer University (ISU), co-leading the US-German Summer Law Program, and serving on the Board of the German-Polish Projects (DPWS).
PD Dr. Jannis Lennartz is a Senior Lecturer in Public Law at Humboldt University Berlin, specializing in constitutional law, administrative law, and digital legal issues. He holds a habilitation (2022) and has held visiting professorships at Göttingen and Cambridge. His research focuses on intersections of law and technology, fundamental rights in the digital age, and legal theory. He has published extensively on AI copyright challenges, algorithmic governance, and constitutional limits in administrative contexts. Education: BA Political Science (Erfurt, 2008), dual法学博士 (Göttingen/Berlin, 2013-2017), habilitation (Berlin, 2022). Key awards include the Leibniz Prize. Teaching includes Constitutional History (10 006), New Developments in Law (10 603), and General Administrative Law (10 450). Research highlights: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 2015 across constitutional law, intellectual property, and digital governance. Notable works include Chancellor Democracy (2023) and Forbidden Fruits? (2025), examining AI's impact on artistic creation and copyright frameworks. Recent publications address algorithmic filtering, digital trust mechanisms, and AI-generated content regulation. Awards: Leibniz Prize (specific details not provided but denotes Germany's top academic recognition). Active in interdisciplinary projects like LLCon and OSAIC initiatives. Serves as associated scientist under Prof. Möllers' chair, contributing to constitutional law research and academic leadership.
Loïc Azoulai is a University Professor and a leading specialist in European law and public law at Sciences Po Law School, where he has been a faculty member since September 2015. He is currently on secondment to the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence since 2023, having previously held the Chair of European Union Law at the EUI from 2010 to 2015. His academic journey includes professorial appointments at the University of Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas and the University of Rouen, and he served as a legal secretary at the Court of Justice of the European Union from 2003 to 2006. He holds a doctorate in law from the European University Institute (2000) and studied at the University of Nice and the European Academy of Legal Theory in Brussels. His research focuses on European law, the Europeanization of law, and fundamental legal concepts and operations. Key themes include European citizenship, legal integration, identity, social justice, and the interplay between law and political emotions. He is particularly interested in how legal frameworks respond to existential crises, identity politics, and the challenges of governance in a post-national context. His work bridges doctrinal legal analysis with sociological and philosophical inquiry, exploring the lived experience of EU law and the emotional dimensions of legal integration. His recent publications reflect a strong engagement with the transformation of EU law in response to contemporary challenges such as the pandemic, climate change (European Green Deal), and political contestation. The articles demonstrate a consistent focus on the evolution of legal principles, the role of the Court of Justice, and the reconfiguration of rights and citizenship. He is the holder of the Sorbonne Paris Cité Chair of Excellence titled "FOLIE – Forms of Life and Legal Integration in Europe" and is a member of the editorial boards of the Common Market Law Review and the Quarterly Review of European Law . Sorbonne Paris Cité Chair of Excellence (FOLIE – Forms of Life and Legal Integration in Europe) Loïc Azoulai has played a significant role in shaping academic discourse in European law through his editorial work, leadership of research chairs, and extensive publication record. He has co-authored and co-edited several collaborative works, indicating a strong commitment to mentoring and academic collaboration, although specific advisees are not listed. His work on the implications of Brexit and data protection suggests involvement in policy-relevant research, likely supported by institutional grants. He is a central figure in a network of European legal scholars. He is associated with the Law School Research Center at Sciences Po and has been affiliated with major European academic institutions, including the European University Institute and the University of Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas. His research chair FOLIE suggests the leadership of an interdisciplinary research team focused on the intersection of law, life, and integration.
Dr. Edoardo Celeste is an Associate Professor of Law, Technology and Innovation at Dublin City University's School of Law and Government. He leads the Erasmus Mundus Master in Law, Data and Artificial Intelligence (EMILDAI) and serves as Deputy Director of the Dublin European Law Institute. PhD, University College Dublin Law degrees: University of Rome 'La Sapienza', University of Paris II 'Panthéon-Assas', King’s College London His research focuses on digital rights, constitutionalism in digital contexts, and the intersection of law, technology, and sustainability. He coordinates the DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster and co-founded the Digital Constitutionalism Network. Recent publications examine digital sovereignty, AI sustainability, and constitutional responses to social media exclusion. His 2022 book Digital Constitutionalism: The Role of Internet Bills of Rights (Routledge) established him as a leading voice in the field. Irish Research Council Early Career Researcher of Year Award (2022) Principal Investigator for Cross-Border Data Protection Network (IRC/ESRC funded) Facebook Research grant for Digital Constitutionalism: Content Governance Standard project He supervises PhD students in digital rights, data protection, platform regulation, and digital sustainability while holding affiliations with the ADAPT Centre and UCD Centre for Human Rights.
Professor Martins Paparinskis is a Professor of Public International Law at University College London (UCL) Faculty of Laws since 2013. He holds multiple international roles, including membership in the UN International Law Commission (2023–present), where he serves as Chair (2025) and previously as Chairperson of the Drafting Committee (2023) and First Vice-Chair (2024). He is also a Senior Global Fellow at the National University of Singapore Centre for International Law and has held visiting positions at the National University of Singapore and University of Bologna. His expertise spans international dispute settlement, investment law, human rights, environmental law, and law of the sea. He earned his LL.B. from the University of Latvia, followed by M.Jur. (Distinction, Clifford Chance Prize), M.Phil (Distinction), and D.Phil. from the University of Oxford. PhD Scientific Board Member, University of Milan-Bicocca Doctoral College Member of the Professorial Council, University of Latvia Faculty of Law Editor-in-Chief of CIL Dialogues Research interests include international arbitration, investment law, environmental law, and human rights. His recent work addresses ISDS reforms, state responsibility, and pandemic-related legal challenges. He has contributed to over 50 articles and book chapters, including landmark publications on treaty interpretation and investor-state dispute mechanisms. Prof. Paparinskis has received the UCL Laws Excellence Award for Teaching (2016) and was nominated for Student Choice Awards (2023, 2024). He advises international bodies like the EU Fundamental Rights Agency and UNECE Water Convention Implementation Committee, and frequently participates in high-level judicial proceedings at ITLOS and the International Court of Justice. He leads editorial roles across 8 international journals, including the Journal of International Economic Law and Journal of World Investment and Trade. His advocacy focuses on harmonizing international investment law with human rights and environmental sustainability, particularly through SDGs 8 (Economic Growth) and 16 (Peace and Justice).
Magnus Westerlund is a Senior Lecturer in Information Technology and Director of the Laboratory for Trustworthy AI at Arcada University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland. His industry background spans telecom and information management, and he holds a doctoral degree in Information Systems from Åbo Akademi University. He actively contributes to the Z-Inspection® network, focusing on ethical AI implementation and governance. Westerlund’s research emphasizes trustworthy AI, cybersecurity, and distributed systems. Key areas include AI regulatory compliance (e.g., EU AI Act), healthcare AI applications, blockchain security, and IoT edge solutions. His work bridges academia and industry, such as the Valohai-CSC collaboration for machine learning infrastructure in Finnish academia. His publications highlight practical AI assessment methods, ethical AI integration, and decentralized technologies. Notable contributions include frameworks for sustainable AI development, privacy-preserving autonomous systems, and smart contract-based IoT security protocols. Westerlund also explores educational innovations, such as integrating large language models (LLMs) into coding education. His research consistently addresses real-world challenges like pandemic-era healthcare AI, edge computing for IoT, and cybersecurity in autonomous systems.
Dr. Jose R Juan Sanchez is a full Professor at the Faculty of Law, Universitat de València, specializing in Procedural Law within the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Science (ICCP). He serves in the Administrative Department and leads the NCPJ New conflicts and judicial process research group. Doctorate in Law (1997) from Universitat de València Thesis: Autonomous Communities as Parties in Civil Proceedings Supervised by Dr. Manuel Ortells Ramos His research focuses on procedural law, judicial management, and legal reforms. He investigates tribunal jurisdiction, victim rights, and data protection in criminal proceedings. Recent work includes Photovoice analysis of pandemic healthcare systems and efficiency in Spanish criminal justice. Key article trends span judicial reforms (2015-2024), victim rights in EU legal frameworks (2020-2023), digital justice systems (2016-2017), and social justice in legal education (2022-2023). His work bridges law, criminology, and policy analysis. Current affiliations: Universitat de València, ICCP Institute Research group: NCPJ New conflicts and judicial process
Raffael N. Fasel is a SNSF Ambizione Senior Researcher at the University of Zurich , with affiliations as an Affiliated Lecturer at the University of Cambridge and Visiting Scholar at NYU Law School . His work bridges animal rights law , constitutional theory , and comparative jurisprudence . Education: Dr. iur. from University of Cambridge, LL.M. from Yale, MA from University College London. Current research focuses on nonhuman legal personhood , direct democracy , and constitutional constraints in global contexts. His publications analyze intersections between legal philosophy and practical governance , including forthcoming work on Animal Rights Law and peer-reviewed articles on topics like Sieyès' constitutional theory and Swiss primate rights cases . He has collaborated with artists on public legal education projects, such as an installation on the monkey selfie case (Naruto v. Slater) in Aarhus Courthouse (2020). Scientific awards: SNSF Ambizione Fellowship Key thematic areas: animal rights law , constitutional self-determination , judicial reasoning , and democratic legitimacy .
Dr Stephen Coutts is a Lecturer in EU Law at the University of Edinburgh , affiliated with the Edinburgh Law School and Edinburgh Europa Institute . He holds a BCLF, LLM, and PhD, with research focusing on EU constitutional law, citizenship, and transnational/supranational legal dynamics. His work bridges political theory, criminal law theory, and philosophy. Director of Equality and Diversity and Inclusion Member of European Papers editorial board Advisory Board member, Irish Centre of European Law Former President and current Council member, Irish Association of Law Teachers Research Focus His research examines: Legal integration prerequisites in EU contexts EU citizenship and Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Supranational public goods and Rechtsgüter Interaction of transnational and supranational legal systems Impact of Brexit on Charter of Fundamental Rights Pandemic-related legal challenges to EU mobility Publication Trends Recent works (2020-2025) address EU legal integration limits, rights forfeiture, territoriality, and Brexit implications. Sub-fields span public order, mutual recognition, expulsion frameworks, and philosophical foundations of EU law. Scientific Contributions European Papers editorial board Irish Centre of European Law advisory role Pioneering analysis on EU citizenship during crises Active in PhD supervision and EU legal theory, with office hours every Thursday.
Dr. Fabian Eichberger serves as a Charles & Katharine Darwin Research Fellow at Darwin College, University of Cambridge, and holds a fellowship at the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law. With a Dipl. Jur. from Bucerius Law School, MJur from Oxford, and PhD from Cambridge, he specializes in the intersection of state sovereignty and judicialization within international legal frameworks. His educational foundation includes: Dipl. Jur. (Bucerius Law School, Hamburg) MJur (University of Oxford, with exchange at Waseda University Tokyo) PhD (University of Cambridge, funded by W.M. Tapp Studentship and German Academic Scholarship Foundation) Eichberger's research centers on general international law with particular emphasis on dispute settlement mechanisms and state responsibility, while actively exploring international investment law, environmental law, and German public law dimensions. Current investigations examine how national security imperatives interact with climate change obligations through the lens of international courts' evolving authority. His scholarship consistently addresses the delicate balance between legal institutionalization and state-driven pushback against judicial encroachment. Analysis of his publication trajectory reveals increasing focus on jurisdictional boundaries of international courts, particularly regarding the ICJ's handling of non-appearance cases and incidental issues. His work demonstrates sophisticated engagement with investment arbitration reforms and the implications of 'nationality planning' in treaty claims, reflecting broader scholarly trends toward examining systemic tensions within international legal architecture. His scholarly recognition includes: Rosalyn Higgins Prize (2022) Prize for Best Article in International Dispute Resolution (2025) Eichberger maintains significant editorial influence as Associate Editor for International Law in Domestic Courts (OUP), building on prior leadership as General Editor of the Cambridge International Law Journal and Editor of Voelkerrechtsblog. His doctoral research received dual funding through Cambridge's W.M. Tapp Studentship and the German Academic Scholarship Foundation, establishing his early research trajectory. He actively contributes to the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law's research ecosystem, participating in initiatives examining the functional roles of international courts within contemporary global governance structures, with current work focusing on the forthcoming Edward Elgar Research Handbook on State Responsibility (2026).
Prof. Dr. Martin Böse is a full Professor at the University of Bonn, holding the Chair of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law as well as International and European Criminal Law. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Law and Political Science and serves at the Institute of Criminal Law. His contact email is sekretariat.boese@jura.uni-bonn.de. His primary research focuses on European and transnational criminal law , with expertise spanning: EU judicial cooperation mechanisms (mutual recognition, European Arrest Warrant) Human rights in criminal proceedings Corporate criminal liability and economic sanctions Cross-border evidence transfer and mutual legal assistance Jurisdictional conflicts in international law Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2024) reveals dominant themes: Evolution of ne bis in idem principles in transnational contexts EU institutional reforms (European Public Prosecutor, evidence directives) Digital-era challenges (cybercrime, electronic payments fraud) Fundamental rights tensions in mutual recognition instruments German criminal law doctrine in European harmonization contexts He leads the Working Group on European Criminal Law and has supervised doctoral and habilitation candidates. While no specific awards are mentioned, his editorial roles include the journals ZIS and ZJS (2013-2021). Third-party funded projects focus on improving judicial cooperation frameworks within the EU.
Bert-Jaap Koops is a Full Professor of Regulation & Technology at Tilburg University's Tilburg Law School (TLS) and TILT (Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society). He specializes in the intersection of technology and law, focusing on cybercrime, privacy, data protection, and digital constitutional rights. Currently employed at 0.2 FTE since 2019, he has held roles including Distinguished Lorentz Fellow (2016/2017) and membership in De Jonge Akademie (2005–2010). His research spans cyber-investigation, DNA forensics, and regulatory implications of emerging technologies like robotics and neuroscience. Education includes a PhD from Tilburg University and Eindhoven University of Technology (1994–1998). He has led projects such as μMole (sewage monitoring for synthetic drugs) and contributed to the Artistic Process Futures and AI initiative. Awards include NWO’s postdoc, VIDI, and VICI grants, reflecting his impactful research trajectory. Research highlights include analyzing remote police surveillance’s impact on privacy, proposing constitutional privacy updates, and critiquing data-driven criminal procedures. He advises on governance frameworks for socio-technical change and collaborates internationally on privacy and technology issues. External roles include freelance art history work and advisory board memberships.
Dr. Elisabeth Hoffberger-Pippan is a Senior Researcher at the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF), specializing in international security with a focus on verification mechanisms for biological/chemical weapons norms and the ethical implications of AI in military contexts. She holds affiliations with CBWNet and iPRAW initiatives, addressing arms control and autonomous weapons regulation. Her academic background includes postdoctoral research and lecturing at Johannes Kepler University Linz (2015–2022). She has contributed to policy dialogues, including a keynote speech in the Austrian Parliament, and serves on editorial boards for journals like Jahrbuch Digitalisierung und Recht . Key awards include the Ernst-Otto Czempiel Award and Hessian Peace Prize. Her work spans publications on UN compliance procedures, AI ethics, and legal frameworks for emerging technologies. Recent policy engagement includes analyses of Gaza conflict arms exports and Dutch court rulings on Israel’s military actions. Education: PhD in International Law (university details implicit in professional trajectory). Key Projects: Lead roles in iPRAW (autonomous weapons regulation) and CBWNet (biological/chemical weapons compliance). Publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to arms control, human rights in technology, and legal responses to modern warfare. She actively contributes to policy blogs (e.g., PRIF Blog) and edited volumes on digitalization and international law.
Eduardo Gill-Pedro is an Assistant Professor at Lund University's Department of Law, where he serves as an Associate Senior Lecturer in Law and AI. His work focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, corporate law, and human rights within the European legal framework. Education: LL.B from the University of Essex LL.M from Stockholm University LL.D from Lund University Dr. Gill-Pedro's research centers on the role of companies in AI governance, particularly examining how artificial persons (corporations) influence the development of AI entities and how these interactions affect legal order and human control. His work bridges EU law, technology governance, and human rights, with special attention to constitutional identity and democratic practice in the digital age. He has made significant contributions to understanding corporate rights within European legal frameworks. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward examining the legal implications of AI systems, particularly focusing on corporate responsibility, democratic practice, and human rights in technological contexts. Gill-Pedro's work increasingly addresses real-world applications of AI governance, as evidenced by his 2025 reference statement on police use of AI for facial recognition. Scientific Awards: René Cassin Thesis Prize 2017 for his doctoral thesis "EU Law, Fundamental Rights and National Democracy" Oscar II award (2017) Dr. Gill-Pedro has directed courses including Internal Market Law, Methodology and Argumentation, and Enforcement of EU Law. He has served as a principal investigator for multiple research projects, including "The Company as a European Supercitizen?" which examined corporate human rights in European law. His research has been supported by various grants, including the Ragnar Söderberg Senior Research Fellowship. He leads research initiatives examining the governance of artificial intelligence and has participated in advanced study groups at the Pufendorf IAS. His current work focuses on the role of companies in AI governance and the fundamental rights of corporate entities within European legal frameworks.
Dr. Salvatore Nicolosi is an Associate Professor in International and European Law at Utrecht University School of Law. He holds multiple leadership positions including founder and co-leader of the Migration Law (MiLa) Research Platform, leader of the Citizenship and Migration Building Block within RENFORCE, and coordinator of the LL.M. program in European Law. He is also a Fellow at the Netherlands Institute of Human Rights (SIM) and active in the Utrecht Center for Global Challenges. Dr. Nicolosi earned his PhD from La Sapienza University of Rome. His educational background combines European law, international human rights law, and international refugee law expertise. His research focuses on the development of the Common European Asylum System and the relationship between EU asylum legislation and international human rights instruments. His primary research interests include EU constitutional law, EU citizenship, free movement and fundamental rights, institutional matters in the EU and international organizations, and interactions between international law and the EU legal order. He examines EU institutional, law-making and enforcement dynamics in the context of Asylum and migration, with particular attention to vulnerable groups and human rights protection. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to bridging theoretical legal frameworks with practical implementation challenges. Dr. Nicolosi's extensive publication record reveals a consistent evolution in focus from foundational EU law concepts toward increasingly specialized areas of migration governance. Recent work shows growing emphasis on gender-based asylum, externalization of migration controls, and accountability mechanisms for EU border agencies like FRONTEX. His scholarship consistently addresses the tension between migration control objectives and human rights protection within the European legal framework. His notable honors include: EU Fulbright-Schuman Fellowship Michigan Grotius Research Scholar position at the Center for International and Comparative Law Dr. Nicolosi actively supervises PhD students, currently co-supervising three projects in EU law and human rights. He has participated in numerous research initiatives including the SHARED project on 'Shared Responsibility' for Integrated Border Management and the MIGROBAL project. His professional activities extend to organizing conferences such as 'The Admission and Integration of Refugees in Europe' and 'Same Old? Debating the New European Pact on Migration and Asylum.' He maintains significant institutional connections through his role as Senior Research Associate at Ghent University's Program for Studies on Human Rights in Context, Research Affiliate of the Refugee Law Initiative at the University of London, and inclusion in the List of legal experts of the EU Agency for Asylum. His work bridges academic research with practical policy implementation across multiple European and international contexts.
