Dr. Hannah Stones

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Biography

Dr. Hannah Stones is a Lecturer at the University of Southampton, where she specializes in Maritime Law. Her current research focuses on the legal challenges associated with remote-controlled autonomous shipping, contributing to the understanding of liability rules and the application of legal theory in this emerging field. Dr. Stones has responded to calls for evidence and consultations regarding smart technology in maritime contexts, aiming to create safer shipping practices through her work. She teaches various undergraduate and postgraduate modules such as Law Torts, International Commercial Sales, and Marine Environmental Law, emphasizing her expertise in maritime law, tort law, and legal theory. Dr. Stones has experience teaching a wide range of subjects, having previously taught topics including cybercrime and employment law. Before joining the University of Southampton in 2023, she held the position of Lecturer in Law (Technology Law) at the University of Plymouth and has also served as a Part-Time Lecturer at Bournemouth University. Her contributions to the field include a commitment to exploring the implications of legal approaches to technological advancements in maritime practices.

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Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, ENG, GB

Teaching modules in Maritime Law and researching legal aspects of technology in maritime contexts.

Lecturer in Law (Technology Law)

— Present

University of Plymouth • Plymouth, ENG, GB

Focused on technology law and its implications for maritime practices.

Part-Time Lecturer in Law

— Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, ENG, GB

Teaching part-time while completing postdoctoral research.

Lecturer in Law

— Present

Bournemouth University • Bournemouth, ENG, GB

Involved in teaching various law subjects.