Research & Focus Areas

Academic interests and research topics

International Law

Exploring the evolution of international legal norms, treaty interpretation, and the role of international courts in dispute resolution. Focus on the interplay between state sovereignty and international legal obligations.

Key Topics

Treaty LawState ResponsibilityInternational Dispute ResolutionCustomary International Law

European Integration

Analyzing the legal and institutional framework of the European Union, including the development of EU law, decision-making processes, and the challenges of deeper integration in an evolving geopolitical landscape.

Key Topics

EU Institutional LawSingle Market RegulationEU External RelationsDifferentiated Integration

Human Rights Law

Investigating international and regional human rights protection mechanisms, with emphasis on the European Convention on Human Rights, the role of civil society, and emerging challenges to human rights in the digital age.

Key Topics

ECHR JurisprudenceRefugee ProtectionDigital RightsRight to Privacy

Strategic Culture

Examining how strategic culture shapes state behavior in international relations, particularly in the context of European security, defense policy, and responses to emerging threats in the post-Cold War era.

Key Topics

European Security ArchitectureDefense PolicyCybersecurityTransatlantic Relations

International Humanitarian Law

Researching the application and enforcement of humanitarian law in armed conflicts, including protection of civilians, conduct of hostilities, and the accountability mechanisms for violations of IHL.

Key Topics

Geneva ConventionsWar CrimesProtection of CiviliansInternational Criminal Law

Academic Engagement

Research Activities

  • Participation in international research projects
  • Contribution to academic publications and journals
  • Attendance at international conferences and seminars
  • Collaboration with research institutions

Research Methodology

  • Comparative legal analysis
  • Case law and jurisprudence examination
  • Doctrinal and theoretical research
  • Policy analysis and evaluation