MEET THE BLUERIGHTS COMMUNITY
At the heart of BlueRights is a diverse community of experts committed to advancing human rights at sea.
Here, we introduce the people who lead and support the Action, showcasing their backgrounds, areas of expertise, and the work they contribute across BlueRights’ activities.
| Core Group |
WG1 COORDINATOR
Prof. Richard Barnes
Professor Richard Barnes is the Coordinator of Working Group 1.
SCIENCE COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR
Dr. Jessica Schechinger
Dr Jessica Schechinger is the Science Communication Coordinator for BlueRights.
MENTORING PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Prof. Nele Matz-Lück
Builds bridges between experienced and early-career members, fostering growth and collaboration.
DIVERSITY COORDINATOR
Prof. Ana Nikodinovska Krstevska
Professor Ana Nikodinovska Krstevska is the Diversity Coordinator for BlueRights.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Gabriele Goettsche Wanli
Gabriele Goettsche-Wanli is an independent international ocean expert and the former Director of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, Office of Legal Affairs, United Nations.
WG2 CO-COORDINATOR
Francesca de Vittor
Francesca De Vittor is a Researcher in International Law at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan.
WG2 CO-COORDINATOR
Andrea Longo
Andrea Longo is an Assistant Professor in Public Law at NOVA School of Law, NOVA University of Lisbon.
GRANT AWARDING COORDINATOR
Youri van Logchem
Professor Youri van Logchem is Full Professor of Law at the Norwegian Centre for the Law of the Sea at UiT – The Arctic University of Norway.
| Grant Holder Manager |
GRANT HOLDER MANAGER
Konstantinos Papanikolopoulos
Konstantinos Papanikolopoulos is the Grant Holder Manager of the BlueRights COST Action.
| Management Committee |
GOVERNING BODY OF THE ACTION
National representatives steering the Action
The Management Committee oversees the overall progress of the Action. It approves strategic plans, key activities, and budgets, and ensures coordination across participating countries and Working Groups.
| Members |
EXPERT COMMUNITY
An interdisciplinary community shaping BlueRights’ work
Members of BlueRights contribute their expertise across disciplines and countries, participating in Working Groups and collaborative activities that advance research, dialogue, and impact on human rights at sea.