Ioana Bratu
Researcher. Policy Advisor. Keynote Speaker
Expertise
RESEARCHER & KEYNOTE SPEAKER
I am involved in lectures and interviews focused on Governance of Artificial Intelligence, Liability of Artificial Intelligence, the connection between Artificial Intelligence, Space Law and the SDGs of UN
LEGAL ADVISORY
My areas of expertise include IT law, Business Law, Renewable Energy, Environmental Law, Data Protection, Intellectual Property
POLICY ADVISORY
Actively contributing to on-going policy advisory processes related to my research interests
Research
Space Law
Governance & Liability
The increasing number of space actors challenge traditional concepts behind the regulation of space activities. AI satellites operating with little human control are a growing trend in space exploration. Who will be responsible for the damages caused by a collision between two space objects equipped with advanced autonomous capabilities?
Sustainable Development Goals
United Nations
How AI can help achieving the SDGs? Is AI capable to offer solutions for fighting climate change? Is AI capable to improve the lives of individuals affected by mental health diseases?
AI
Governance & Liability
What laws will govern AI? In case of damages caused by the actions of an AI system, are traditional legal mechanisms regulating liability still satisfactory or are new regulations required?
LEGAL ADVISORY
My experience includes 10 years of practicing law as part of a magic circle law firm, a leading CEE based law firm, a reputed oil and gas producer in Europe, and as a legal entrepreneur - founder of my own private practice
BUSINESS LAW
I have assisted companies in various commercial matters,
from daily business activities, to M&A transactions, due diligence processes and negotiations of critical commercial agreements
IT LAW
In the digitalisation era, companies require assistance in all areas involving IT processes, for example: data protection, intellectual property, software ownership or development
CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECTS
I provide legal advice on capacity building projects developed together with various teams of multidisciplinary experts.
For example, I am currently acting as legal expert in a knowledge sharing project funded by NUFFIC. The project is developed by a multidisciplinary team of experts from Vrije University Amsterdam in collaboration with University of Indonesia and aims to provide solutions for strengthening the capacity, knowledge and quality of cyber security education in Indonesia.
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Contact Me
Centre for Law and Internet | Law Faculty
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Initium/Bratu, De Boelelaan 1105, 1081 HV Amsterdam
the Netherlands