Alessio Azzutti, LL.M. (Utrecht)

A globally-minded, multi-disciplinary scholar at the intersection of Law, Finance, and Technology.

My academic journey has already taken me to several leading institutions worldwide, reflecting a deep commitment to cultural and professional development through international exposure and the advancement of a global perspective in my work.

I am currently serving as a Lecturer in Law & Technology (FinTech) at the University of Glasgow. Prior to this, I was a Research Associate at the Centre for Banking & Finance Law (CBFL) at the National University of Singapore and in the  Law, Finance and Technology programme at the Institute of Law & Economics in Hamburg, Germany. My academic credentials include an LL.M. in Law and Economics from Utrecht University in the Netherlands and an M.Sc. in Finance and Risk Management from the University of Florence in Italy. On 20 June 2024, I successfully defended my Doctoral dissertation (cum laude) at the University of Hamburg. 

My research dives into the implications of cutting-edge technologies, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its subfield of Machine Learning, in shaping finance, financial regulation, and supervision. Lately, I’ve ventured in exploring the relationship between AI and illegal markets from a socio-economic perspective. I am proud to have contributed to the ongoing conversation in these fields through a variety of publications and presentations. These opportunities to engage with the scientific community fuel my drive to explore new ideas, with the goal of generating important insights for policymakers, regulators, and society as a whole.

Outside of my academic life, I love wandering around historical spots, enjoying traditional and authentic food, absorbing and rejoicing in the brightness of the Sun, and many other things.