After completing his studies, traineeships, and working as a Political Analyst at the Embassy of Luxembourg for over four years, Stanislaw Piasecki (2018) pursued a PhD in data protection law at the Horizon Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) and Horizon Digital Economy Research. During his PhD, he also worked as a Visiting Researcher at Chuo University in Tokyo, studying AI and privacy from a comparative law perspective.
Subsequently, Stan became a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for Information Law, University of Amsterdam, where he analysed issues related to the regulation of AI in the media sector. These valuable experiences led him to move to Japan and take up a new position at Hitotsubashi University. He is currently an Associate Professor of Law at the Graduate School of Law, Business Law Department.
Stan’s research interests include space law, privacy regulation, law and technology, EU law and Japanese law. His PhD at the Horizon CDT marked the beginning of his academic journey, providing opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and supervisors, work in interdisciplinary teams and conduct international research. This experience confirmed his strong commitment to academia and equipped him with the necessary skills to build an academic career.
Through his research and academic leadership, Stan is making a significant impact on the global conversation around AI regulation, privacy and emerging technologies. His work is helping to shape policies and legal frameworks that guide the responsible development and use of AI, ensuring that technological advancements align with ethical and legal standards. By bridging European and Japanese perspectives, he is fostering international collaboration and contributing to a deeper understanding of how law and technology intersect across different jurisdictions.
