Meet our team members

Karen Sandoval, a Ph.D. holder in International Law, joined the University of Neuchâtel in September 2025 as a Postdoctoral Researcher. Her research mainly investigates digital threats to modern democracies, emphasizing the influence of algorithms on political polarization and institutional structures. 

A Public International Law specialist, she examines how emerging technologies influence international standards, especially within the context of UN guidelines. She also considers the geostrategic dynamics driving the growth of Artificial Intelligence. Her expertise emphasizes protecting women's rights by applying feminist theories to reevaluate legal frameworks for AI and digital data regulation.