Dr. Katja De Vries

Associate Professor

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Biography

Katja de Vries is an Associate Professor of Public Law at Uppsala University, where she is also affiliated with the Swedish Law Informatics Research Institute. Her current research focuses on the challenges posed by AI-generated content in the fields of data protection and intellectual property law. As a principal investigator, she leads the interdisciplinary research environment 'VOICE', which examines AI-created voices from legal and societal perspectives. Additionally, she collaborates on projects investigating the implications of the European Data Act for small and medium enterprises within the Swedish creative industry. She has held various academic positions, including a postdoctoral position and has been involved in significant research related to automated administration and the governance of public sector AI. De Vries's previous work includes a focus on digital rights and transparency tools derived from data-driven projects. She is actively involved in European interdisciplinary research initiatives and contributes to various research networks addressing ethical and legal concerns in technology and data use.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Teaching and conducting research in public law, focusing on the impact of AI on legal frameworks.

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Research and instruction in public law, particularly related to data protection and AI.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2019-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Swedish Law Informatics Research Institute • Stockholm, Sweden

Conducted research on legal implications of informatics in law.

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.