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
Amelie Sophie Berz is a DPhil in Law candidate at Worcester College, University of Oxford, researching AI's impact on tort law standards of care. She concurrently serves as a Research Associate for Professor Philipp Hacker (Viadrina), Stipendiary Lecturer in Contract Law at St John's College, and Tutor in Tort Law at Exeter College. Previously, she held lecturing roles at New College and Keble College. Her research is funded by Oxford’s Faculty of Law and focuses on private law theory, behavioral science integration, and AI regulation. Amelie holds a Magister Iuris from Heidelberg University (2022) and a MPhil in Law from Brasenose College, Oxford. She has edited multiple journals, including the Heidelberg Student Law Review, and contributes to the Oxford Business Law Blog. Her work spans EU AI regulation critiques, climate policy challenges, and transparency standards in AI systems. She co-convenes the Private Law Postgraduate Research Students Discussion Group and engages in comparative private law studies. Her publications address topics like the EU AI Act’s flaws, LGAIM transparency, and AI’s obligations in tort law. She has reviewed foundational legal texts and produced pedagogical material for corporate and criminal law education.
Lokke Moerel is a Full Professor of Global ICT Law at Tilburg University and Senior Counsel at Morrison & Foerster, specializing in data protection and cybersecurity. She leads the EU-wide binding data protection rules initiative since 2004 and chairs the Dutch Cyber Security Council. Her work integrates legal frameworks with technological advancements, focusing on GDPR compliance, corporate governance, and ethical challenges in digital transformation. Education & Career: Started career at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek (IP specialist for IBM/Philips/Intel, 1990s) Partner at Linklaters London (2000–2002), managing global licensing and IT contracts Joined Morrison & Foerster as Senior Counsel in 2015, focusing on privacy and cybersecurity Research Interests: Data protection law, blockchain privacy, AI ethics, metaverse regulations, and corporate governance in digital environments. Her work critically evaluates existing frameworks for emerging technologies, advocating for adaptive legal solutions. Recent Contributions: Active in projects like THESEUS (cybersecurity patching) and "Regulating Socio-Technical Change" (EU law & digital innovation). Publicly engaged through media commentaries on data dilemmas and GDPR challenges. Awards & Recognition: Market-leading data protection lawyer per Chambers Global and Legal 500 Author of the seminal textbook Binding Corporate Rules (Oxford UP, 2012) Advisory Roles: Member of the Dutch Cyber Security Council, Board of Advisors for the Netherlands Atlantic Association, and supervisory board member of Mauritshuis Museum.
Prof. Dr. Michael Beurskens is a faculty member at the Faculty of Law of the University of Passau , holding the Chair of Private Law, especially Business Law and Digitalisation . His work integrates Private Law , Competition Law , and Intellectual Property Law with Digitalization challenges, focusing on AI regulation, data access, and GDPR compliance. Academic Background: LL.M. in Intellectual Property Rights (University of Chicago) LL.M. in Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz Attorney-at-Law (New York) Habilitation: University of Düsseldorf, 2007 His research interests span the legal frameworks governing online platforms (Digital Markets Act, Digital Services Act), data trading (Data Act, Data Governance Act), AI regulation (AI Act), and copyright (InfoSoc Directive, DSM Directive). He emphasizes practice-oriented research and team-based academic collaboration , including social activities like weekly lunches and access to central ice cream supplies. Key teaching activities include courses on Corporate Law , Commercial Law , Law of Obligations , and Intellectual Property , with a focus on e-learning projects such as Schuldrecht AT Online and Gesellschaftsrecht Online. He advocates for student-led research and early publication opportunities . The chair actively promotes women in science through preferential employment and intensive supervision. It also develops legal tech tools like Visilex (jurisprudence flashcards) and CASIM (case simulation software).
Kamrul Faisal serves as a Doctoral Researcher and Grant-funded researcher within the Faculty of Law at the University of Helsinki. His scholarly work focuses on the dynamic interplay between technology, law, and policy, with expertise in digital rights, cybersecurity, telecommunications legislation, and data privacy. Faisal is committed to advancing equitable legal frameworks for the digital era through rigorous research and ethical analysis. Research Interests Faisal's research centers on data protection law, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and its application to vulnerable groups including children. He investigates the tensions between privacy rights and freedom of expression in criminal data contexts, and critically assesses national data protection measures such as Finland's biometric data proposals. His work also explores vulnerability theory within data protection frameworks and the intersection of human rights with digital technologies. Publication Trends His recent scholarly output (2024-2025) reveals a concentrated effort on GDPR-related challenges, with publications addressing children's data rights, biometric surveillance risks, and the reconciliation of privacy with other fundamental rights. Faisal's work demonstrates a methodical approach to identifying gaps in current regulations and proposing nuanced solutions for complex digital society issues. Scientific Awards Eino Jutikkala Grant awarded by the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters (2022) Research Projects and Activities Faisal contributes to major research initiatives including GenAI: Generation AI (funded by the Research Council of Finland) and Korpisaari 2785/31/2019 Neutral Host Pil (funded by Business Finland). He is an active participant in academic discourse, having engaged in 39 activities such as conference organization, peer review for journals like Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance, and invited talks on data protection. His role as a Certified Peer Reviewer by Elsevier underscores his commitment to scholarly rigor.
Katažyna Bogdzevič is a Professor at Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) Law School, specializing in Private International Law , European Law , Human Rights , and Environmental Law . She leads the MRU Human Rights LAB and contributes to the Environmental Management Research LAB, focusing on legal frameworks for ecosystem services, climate change mitigation, and stakeholder engagement. Key Research Themes: Integration of Private International Law with Environmental Law , analysis of legal conflicts in nature-based solutions, and name rights under international human rights conventions. Policy Engagement: Serves as advisor to Lithuania's Minister of Justice Ewelina Dobrowolska , emphasizing knowledge transfer to legislative and judicial practices. Email: roffice@mruni.eu
Maria Virvou serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Informatics at the University of Piraeus, where she also directs the Graduate Program in Informatics and leads the Research Laboratory 'Software Technology'. She holds significant institutional leadership roles including membership in the University Senate and has chaired the Department of Informatics for multiple terms. As Editor-in-Chief of Springer book series 'Learning and Analytics in Intelligent Systems' and 'Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Software and Systems Engineering', she maintains substantial academic influence across international scholarly platforms. Dr. Virvou earned her PhD in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence from the University of Sussex with a scholarship from the State Scholarships Foundation, a Master of Science in Computer Science from University College London, and her undergraduate degree from the Department of Mathematics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her educational background in both mathematics and computer science has provided a strong foundation for her interdisciplinary research approach. Professor Virvou's research spans Software Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Educational Software and Games, User Modeling, and Human-Computer Interaction. She has pioneered work in personalized interactive software systems, applying fuzzy logic and machine learning techniques to create adaptive educational environments. Her recent work demonstrates a strategic expansion into AI applications for healthcare, with significant contributions to medical diagnostics using large language models and multimodal AI systems. She has also made notable advances in smart tourism applications through personalization techniques. With over 400 publications to her name, Professor Virvou's scholarly output shows a clear progression from foundational work in user modeling toward increasingly sophisticated AI applications across multiple domains. Her publication trends reveal a strategic focus on explainable AI, multimodal systems, and practical implementations that bridge theoretical advances with real-world applications, particularly in healthcare and education sectors. Ranked #1 worldwide in 'User Modelling' publications (147,450 total publications) according to Scopus Ranked #1 worldwide in 'Educational Software' publications according to both Scopus and Microsoft Academic Search Recognized among the top 2% of most influential Artificial Intelligence scientists worldwide by Stanford University General Co-Chair at the 14th IISA Conference 2023 Invited Keynote Speaker at the 35th IEEE International Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training (CSEE&T 2023) As Director of the Research Laboratory 'Software Technology', Professor Virvou has built a robust research team focused on AI applications across multiple domains. She co-founded and co-chairs the IEEE Intelligent Information Systems and Applications international conference series, creating a significant platform for scholarly exchange. Her leadership extends to editorial roles with major academic publishers and active participation in international research collaborations that have secured substantial funding for innovative projects in AI and software engineering.
Vincent Roca is a permanent researcher at Inria , a French national research institute for digital science and technology. Since 2019, he leads the Privatics research team focusing on privacy, previously part of the Planete team (2000-2012) for Internet protocols and applications. His work spans Privacy in smartphones, IoT, and web browsers Design of the ROBERT and CLEA protocols for the French TousAntiCovid app Standardization in IETF working groups, notably on FEC and network coding Co-author of Inria's cybersecurity white book (2019) Instructor of the popular Privacy in the digital world MOOC (14,006 participants) Research Interests include privacy risks in digital technologies, robust content distribution via FLUTE/ALC transport protocols and LDPC-Staircase FEC codes, and network coding for scalable services. His articles focus on privacy in LoRaWAN, contact tracing protocols, GDPR compliance, and FEC optimization. Scientific Awards include the Third Applied Research Price from FIEEC (2014) Knight Medal of the French Order of Merit (2020) Students supervised include PhD candidates in privacy-preserving IoT, secure authentication, and alumni like Samuel Pelissier (LoRaWAN privacy) and Michael Toth (GDPR compliance). Software Contributions include openfec.org (AL-FEC codes) and FLUTE/ALC implementations .
Professor Megan Richardson is an Honorary Professor at the University of Melbourne's Law School, specializing in intellectual property, privacy rights, and legal theory. She has contributed significantly to privacy law reform through advisory roles with the Australian Law Reform Commission and NSW Law Reform Commission. Research focuses on: Evolution of privacy rights in digital contexts Intellectual property intersections with personality rights Data governance frameworks Legal responses to automated decision-making Historical development of privacy doctrines Publication trends show increasing engagement with technology-law interfaces, particularly algorithmic systems and data rights. Recent work examines AI's impact on privacy, blockchain applications, and pandemic surveillance technologies, often employing interdisciplinary approaches combining law with cultural studies. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in provided materials. Research Leadership: Serves as Coordinating Editor for Cambridge Elements Series: Data Rights and Wrongs. No specific student advising information available.
Dr. George Chalhoub is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Human-Computer Interaction at the UCL Interaction Centre (UCLIC), Department of Computer Science, University College London (UCL). He is also an Associate Member at the Department of Computer Science, University of Oxford, and a 2024–2025 Berkman Klein Fellow at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, Harvard Law School, Harvard University. His multidisciplinary research bridges cybersecurity, privacy, and human-centered computing, focusing on real-world technology use. DPhil in Cyber Security, University of Oxford (supported by Information Commissioner’s Office) MSc in Computer Science, University of Southampton (supported by Lloyd’s Register) BS in Computer Science, Lebanese American University His research centers on the security, privacy, and safety of digital technologies through a user-centered lens. Key areas include AI-powered systems (e.g., LLMs, smart assistants), emerging technologies in the wild (e.g., smart homes, IoT), embedded devices (e.g., routers), marginalized communities, data workers in AI, and online content creators. His work integrates UX principles to improve data protection in healthcare (e.g., NHS records) and children’s apps, with implications for GDPR compliance and responsible AI innovation. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on empirical studies of user experience in security and privacy, particularly in smart homes and data-intensive applications. His work spans design interventions, ethical frameworks, and policy-relevant findings, published in top venues like CHI, CSCW, SOUPS, and IJHCS. Themes include consent design, communal privacy, vulnerability patching, and developer support for privacy. UK Global Talent Visa recipient, UK Research and Innovation 2024–2025 Berkman Klein Fellow, Harvard University Dr. Chalhoub has advised on research projects related to secure networking by design and responsible AI (e.g., EWADA, RoboTIPS). He has received grant support from the Information Commissioner’s Office for his doctoral work. He is available for consultancy, collaborative research, grant assessment, and supervision of research degrees. His professional experience includes internships at Microsoft Research (Calc Intelligence) and Nokia Bell Labs (Social Dynamics), contributing to projects in AI and social computing. He is affiliated with research groups including the Human-Centered Computing group at Oxford, the UCL Interaction Centre (UCLIC), and the Berkman Klein Center at Harvard. His work is supported by tools and frameworks developed in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams focused on cybersecurity ethics, data governance, and platform accountability.
Santa Slokenberga, LL.D., serves as an Associate Professor in Medical Law and Senior Lecturer in Administrative Law at Uppsala University's Department of Law within the Faculty of Law. She maintains an active research profile focusing on the intersection of law, medicine, and technology, with particular expertise in biobanking, genetic privacy, and healthcare data governance. Her research interests span several critical areas in contemporary medical law, including the human genome and biobanking, AI applications in healthcare, privacy and personal data protection frameworks, quality of pediatric healthcare, and governance of rare diseases. Slokenberga's work demonstrates a strong focus on European regulatory frameworks and their implementation across different jurisdictions, particularly examining how GDPR interacts with medical research and biobanking practices. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward increasingly complex issues at the intersection of law, technology, and healthcare. Her scholarship consistently addresses regulatory challenges in genomic data sharing, European health data spaces, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies in medicine. Notably, she has contributed significantly to understanding how European data protection law applies to medical research contexts. Slokenberga holds leadership positions as a board member of EAHL and the Nordic Permed Law, reflecting her recognized expertise in health policy at both national and international levels. Her collaborative research projects often involve multinational teams, demonstrating her engagement with global health law challenges. Her academic supervision and teaching activities focus on preparing future legal professionals to navigate the complex landscape of medical law, administrative law, and data protection regulations as they apply to healthcare systems and biomedical research.
Felix Gille is a researcher at the University of Zurich , affiliated with the Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care under the Faculty of Medicine. He leads the DSI-funded project "Data handling, security and protection: reaching conceptual equivalence for the concept of public trust in national electronic health records in Switzerland and neighboring countries," collaborating with Prof. von Wyl (IfIS/DSI, UZH) and Prof. Thouvenin (Faculty of Law, UZH). His work bridges health system and policy research, digital health, data law, and data security. Education: BSc in European Public Health, Maastricht University MMedSc in Health Economics, Policy and Management, Karolinska Institute PhD in Public Trust in Healthcare Systems, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Research Focus: Gille specializes in public trust dynamics within healthcare systems, particularly examining data governance, health policy, and ethical dimensions of digital health innovations. His projects analyze cross-national trust frameworks, biobanking ethics, AI in healthcare, and pandemic data sharing mechanisms. Scientific Contributions: His publications address critical issues such as GDPR impacts on research, trustworthiness of mHealth apps, and interdisciplinary approaches to health data policy. Articles span 2015–2025, emphasizing conceptual trust models, policy harmonization, and stakeholder engagement in health data systems. Awards & Roles: Fellow of the Swiss School of Public Health Associate Editor for Public Health Reviews
Shujun Li is a Professor of Cyber Security and Head of the Cyber Security Research Group at the School of Computing, University of Kent. He also holds a Visiting Professorship at the Department of Computer Science, University of Surrey. His research focuses on cyber security, privacy, AI applications, and human-centric computing. He leads the Institute of Cyber Security for Society (iCSS), a university-wide interdisciplinary research centre. Education: PhD in Information and Communication Engineering (Xi'an Jiaotong University, 2003), followed by postdoctoral research at City University of Hong Kong, Humboldt Research Fellowship at FernUniversität in Hagen, and a 5-year Zukunftskolleg Research Fellowship at Universität Konstanz. Research interests include cyber security (usable security, digital forensics, misinformation), AI safety, human factors, and socio-technical systems. He has published over 100 papers, with awards including the IEEE Guillemin-Cauer Best Paper Award and EPSRC recognition. Awards: Includes IEEE Transactions Best Paper Awards, EPSRC peer review recognition, and multiple conference best paper awards. Active in interdisciplinary projects like MACRO (cyber risks in mobility systems) and ACCEPT (reducing human-related cyber risks). Labs/Teams: Directs iCSS, co-founded Kent & Medway Cyber Cluster, and leads the Kent Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Cyber Security (KirCCS). Collaborates with industry and government agencies on cyber resilience and AI ethics.
Özlem Atikcan is a Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick, where she has held positions since 2016. She leads the FRAMENET project and contributes to the RED-SPINEL project, focusing on framing dynamics in global policymaking and trade agreements. Her research spans comparative politics, referendum politics, migration studies, and EU integration. She earned her PhD from McGill University and completed a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship at Université de Montréal-McGill University. Her work explores framing strategies in political campaigns, with a focus on referendums and trade agreements. Current projects include studying frame diffusion across issue areas like immigration and environmental policy. She teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses on Comparative Politics and European Integration, supervising PhD students in areas such as constitutional development, Brexit impact, and trade policy. Publications include Framing the European Union (Cambridge UP, 2015) and Framing Risky Choices: Brexit and the Dynamics of High-Stakes Referendums (MQUP, 2020). Her research emphasizes empirical studies combining interviews, media analysis, and public opinion data, with a dataset from 14 referendums across 7 countries.
Elise Degrave is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Namur, teaching Sources and Principles of Law in bachelor’s and Internet Governance and E-Government in the Master’s in Information and Communication Technology Law (DTIC). She co-directs the E-Government Chair and leads the E-Government unit at the Information, Law and Society Research Center (CRIDS) , focusing on legal and technical expertise for the public sector. External Roles : Walloon Digital Council member, Commission for Access to Administrative Documents active member, Editorial Director of RDTI , and Institute for Justice Studies member. Education : Law degree from UCL (2004, Highest distinction), Certificate of Aptitude for Legal Profession (CAPA) (2005), and Doctor of Legal Sciences (2013, University of Namur). Research Interests center on e-government , digital privacy, public freedoms, and human rights. Her work bridges legal frameworks with technological advancements, emphasizing constitutional protections and ethical AI. Key Projects : Legislating in the era of AI, digital social assistance legality, and European health data spaces. Scientific Awards : Falys Prize (UCL, 2004) Advising and Grants : Supervised research projects on personal data protection and e-government. Recipient of a Doctor of Legal Sciences grant (July 15, 2013).
