Hakan Özalp is an Assistant Professor at the Section Strategy & International Business within the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Amsterdam. His research focuses on platform ecosystems, technological change, and their implications for industry dynamics, regulation, and innovation in digital markets. His work examines: Strategic responses to innovation shocks in the video game industry Regulatory challenges in digital platform ecosystems Impact of platform design changes on user engagement and knowledge sharing Standardization trade-offs in digital tool development Big Tech expansion into regulated sectors like healthcare and education Recent publications analyze platform competition frameworks, privacy regulation impacts, and blockchain-based infrastructures. His research spans both theoretical analysis and empirical studies across multiple technology sectors.
Shu Li is an Assistant Professor in Law and Technology at the Erasmus School of Law, Erasmus University Rotterdam, where he is affiliated with the Law and Economics department. His work bridges legal scholarship with technological innovation, focusing on private law responses to digital risks. His primary research interests include Artificial Intelligence regulation , data protection law , consumer law , product safety , insurance law , and EU private law . His expertise contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in areas involving justice, innovation, and reduced inequalities. Shu Li's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on emerging EU legislation around AI and digital liability. His work critically examines the Artificial Intelligence Liability Directive , the revised Product Liability Directive , and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) , analyzing their implications for risk allocation, consumer protection, and insurability of AI harms. His scholarly impact is reflected in peer-reviewed articles in journals such as The Geneva Papers on Risk and Insurance , European Journal of Privacy Law and Technologies , and Revue Economique . He also contributes to edited volumes on proportionality in digital law. Catalyst Grant (2022) Shu Li actively contributes to the academic community through extensive peer-review activities for journals including Computer Law and Security Review , AI & Ethics , and European Journal of Law and Technology . He has delivered invited talks and oral presentations at international conferences, such as the “Remedies to Digital Vulnerability in European Private Law” conference. He has also engaged in public outreach, participating in events like the “Coded Bias” documentary screening and discussion on AI and bias. He is involved in editorial work and has hosted academic visitors, reflecting his growing role in scholarly networks and collaborative research.
Maurice Schellekens is an Assistant Professor at Tilburg Law School , affiliated with the TILT Research Center at Tilburg University, Netherlands. His work focuses on regulating socio-technical systems, with expertise in intellectual property law, data governance, and emerging technologies. He explores legal challenges arising from AI, blockchain, autonomous vehicles, and software patent policies. His research interests include the intersection of law and technology, particularly in areas like product liability for self-driving cars, data ownership in connected vehicles, and normative implications of blockchain. He contributes to EU policy debates on technology neutrality and has published extensively on patent law, digital rights, and technological innovation. Recent publications analyze AI’s impact on patent systems, legal frameworks for autonomous vehicles, and gatekeeper roles in IoT ecosystems. He participates in interdisciplinary projects like Regulating Socio-Technical Change , addressing data protection and technological ethics. Dr. Schellekens advises on technology policy and teaches courses on European intellectual property law. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing equitable technology governance and public welfare.
Bart van der Sloot is an Associate Professor at Tilburg Law School and the Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society (TILT) at Tilburg University. His research focuses on privacy, big data governance, internet regulation, and the legal implications of AI technologies. He holds editorial roles, including Editor-in-Chief of the European Data Protection Law Review , and has contributed to major studies like the WRR Big Data Study and WODC research on procedural law for the 21st century. He has received prestigious awards, including the KNAW Early Career Award (2023), NWO Top Talent Grant, and NWO Veni Grant. His work bridges legal theory and practice, addressing challenges such as GDPR implementation, cross-border data flows, and ethical AI. He has authored or co-authored over 280 publications, including books on data boundaries, generative AI regulation, and socio-technical change. Van der Sloot leads projects like the Digital Legal Studies initiative (2019–2025) and has collaborated internationally on topics like AI ethics, facial recognition risks, and anti-doping data protection. His media engagements include expert commentary on AI-generated deepfakes and societal impacts of emerging technologies.
Marco Bassini is an Assistant Professor of Fundamental Rights and Artificial Intelligence at Tilburg Law School, affiliated with the TILT research group focused on Regulating Socio-Technical Change. His roles include teaching and coordinating courses on law and technology, alongside external positions as Lecturer at Bocconi University and Fribourg University, Fellow at Baffi Centre on Economics, and consultant roles in Italy's public sector. Education: PhD in Constitutional Law and European Law (University of Verona, 2016) Law Degree (Bocconi University, 2010) Emile Noel Fellow at NYU (2016) Research Focus: Bassini's work centers on digital rights, AI governance, EU regulatory strategies, and the intersection of technology with fundamental rights. Notable areas include generative AI constitutional challenges, data retention policies, and balancing free speech with digital governance. He actively contributes to shaping EU digital policy frameworks. Recent Articles: His 2025 publications explore AI constitutionalism, EU digital competitiveness, and court rulings on data protection. Earlier work includes analysis of social media liability and disinformation regulation. Awards: 2016 Vittorio Frosini Prize for best doctoral thesis in IT law Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator for RetrAIn (2024-2027): Enforcing constitutional rights in generative AI Researcher in ENCRYPT (2022-2025): Privacy-preserving frameworks Contributor to Regulating Socio-Technical Change (2019-2023) Labs & Teams: Active within TILT, a multidisciplinary research cluster addressing law, technology, and societal challenges. Collaborates internationally on AI governance and digital rights initiatives.
Prof. Jaap Wieringa is a Full Professor of Research Methods in Business at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Economics and Business, Department of Marketing. He holds an MSc in Econometrics (1994) and a PhD in Economics (1999), both from the University of Groningen. His research focuses on Data Science, Marketing Analytics, and Privacy, with notable contributions to the understanding of privacy-utility trade-offs and digital transformation challenges. Wieringa has been recognized as one of the top teachers in his faculty, winning the 'Best Teacher of the Year' award three times and the 'Web-Prize' for best teacher in 2011. He has co-authored influential books such as *Creating Value with Data Analytics in Marketing* and served as an editor for key journals like *International Journal of Research in Marketing*. His work bridges academic rigor with practical applications, including consultancy in quality improvement programs like Six Sigma. Wieringa also holds a visiting professorship at Exeter Business School and has taught globally. His current research emphasizes privacy in data science and marketing model building. Wieringa’s extensive publications span journals like *Journal of Marketing* and *Journal of Interactive Marketing*, addressing topics such as pharmaceutical marketing, consumer privacy, and energy market dynamics. His teaching spans all academic levels, with a focus on data-driven methods. Ancillary roles include board memberships in the Data & Insights Network and EMAC, reflecting his leadership in marketing academia.
Danny Mekić is a Researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology and an External PhD Candidate at Leiden University, jointly supervised by Prof. Jan Smits and Prof. Gerrit-Jan Zwenne. His research focuses on human dignity, privacy rights, data protection, and digital technologies, with a particular emphasis on their societal implications. Education: Holds degrees including LLM, MSc, MA, and MBA. His PhD research examines intersections of law, technology, and fundamental rights under EU frameworks. Key Research Interests: Explores General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), digital privacy challenges, legal accountability in AI, and ethical implications of emerging technologies. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to justice and innovation. Publications: Recent articles critique AI surveillance in retail, e-bike policy efficacy, and data retention practices. His work bridges legal theory and practical governance, emphasizing rights-based approaches. Awards: Won the Felipe Rodriquez Award for legal victories against platforms like X, highlighting transparency and user rights. Media engagements include debates on privacy-invasive corporate practices. Collaborations: Engaged with interdisciplinary teams at TU/e and Leiden, focusing on law, ethics, and technology. Public advocacy includes op-eds on privacy erosion in public and private sectors.
Prof. Dr. Eleni Kosta is a Full Professor of Technology Law and Human Rights at Tilburg University's Tilburg Law School (TILT). She specializes in privacy, data protection, AI ethics, and anti-money laundering regulations. Her work bridges legal frameworks with technological advancements, focusing on issues like surveillance, digital rights, and EU policy coordination. She co-edited major works on data retention and law enforcement directives, and leads EU-funded projects like LEA-DATA and CONSENTIS. Eleni holds a PhD from KU Leuven and has received a VENI/NWO grant for privacy research. She teaches courses on privacy law and collaborates with organizations like timelex and the European Data Protection Board. Affiliations: TILT, Tilburg Law School, KYSATS (Cyprus qualifications council) Key Roles: Principal Investigator on multiple EU research grants, advisor to the European Data Protection Board Her research explores the intersection of law, technology, and human rights, with a focus on AI governance, data retention policies, and financial crime prevention. Recent publications analyze EU legal frameworks for data protection, AML authorities, and CJEU case law on surveillance. She actively participates in international conferences and workshops on digital governance. Major Awards: VENI/NWO Research Grant (2014), NNHRR grants for organizing research workshops (2021, 2024).
Rein Tijm serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Legal Theory and Legal History at the Faculty of Law, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His academic work critically examines data protection frameworks within European regulatory landscapes, with emphasis on technological implications for privacy and fundamental rights. Research Focus: Tijm's scholarship centers on: Data Protection Law and Policy Evolution General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Implementation Big Data Analytics and Privacy Challenges Fundamental Rights in Digital Surveillance Contexts Personal Data Governance Systems His 2022 publication analyzing the Dutch delegation's role in reshaping the purpose limitation principle demonstrates his contribution to understanding dynamic regulatory adaptations in EU data protection. This work reveals how national influences transform foundational data protection norms amidst technological advancements. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Tijm actively teaches Pleitoefening (legal pleading and advocacy) for the 2025-2026 academic year, including specialized notarial track instruction. Concurrently, he maintains professional legal practice as director and owner of Tijm Legal in Amsterdam since February 2024, bridging academic theory with real-world legal application.
Ana-Maria Hriscu is a PhD researcher at the Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society (TILT), Tilburg Law School, Tilburg University. She serves as a Lecturer for the Joint BSc Data Science program and supervises Master's theses in Law and Technology, focusing on privacy and data protection law within digital platform ecosystems. Her academic background includes a Master's Degree in Law from TILT (2021), a Bachelor's Degree in Law from Tilburg University (2019), and a Bachelor's Degree in Languages and Literature from the University of Kent (2014). Her research centers on the legal frameworks governing personal data processing by large online platforms, with emphasis on consent mechanisms, data subject rights enforcement, and the intersection of data protection law with competition and consumer law. She investigates regulatory gaps in digital markets and practical challenges in cross-border data governance. Her publications analyze evolving trends in EU data protection jurisprudence, particularly regarding Big Tech accountability, transparency in algorithmic processing, and the harmonization of data protection with competition enforcement. Key themes include the limitations of consent-based processing models and the operationalization of data subject rights in complex digital ecosystems. Scientific awards: IAPP Westin Scholar Award (2021) JC Baak Prize (2022) Max van der Stoel Human Rights Award Nominee (2021) As an active academic contributor, she supervises Master's theses, serves on the Management Committee of the Data Protection Scholars' Network, and participates in the Dutch Law Sector Plan-funded Digital Legal Lab. Her grant-related work includes organizing international seminars on data protection impact assessment and legal research methodologies. She maintains strong affiliations with the Data Protection Scholars' Network and Digital Legal Lab, driving collaborative research on digital regulation through conference organization, peer review activities, and cross-institutional knowledge exchange initiatives.
