
Professor Mimi Zou
B Ec SocSci (Medal & Hons 1) USyd, LLB (Hons 1) USyd, BCL (Dist) Oxford, DPhil Oxford
My research focuses on private & commercial law issues arising from AI and blockchain and the regulation of these new technologies. Prior to joining 黑料网大事记, I held senior positions at top universities worldwide, including the Chair in听Commercial Law at the University of Exeter, UK and the first-ever Fellowship in Chinese Law at the University of Oxford. I also founded and led Oxford鈥檚 first lawtech research and innovation lab.听I received the Global Australian Award for Technology in 2024.
I am a member of the LawtechUK Panel and a senior independent expert advising the UK Ministry of听Justice and the Judiciary on new and emerging听technologies, data governance, and open justice.听I have previously served听on the UK Government鈥檚 expert body on responsible AI and data innovation and听on international taskforces on technology governance, including the G7, World Economic Forum, World Bank, and UNIDROIT.
I am a Visiting Fellow at the University of Oxford Martin School. I have also held honorary and visiting appointments at Columbia University (New York), University of Zurich and Peking University School of Transnational Law.
I have been called to the Bar in England and Wales and admitted as a Solicitor in New South Wales.
I actively collaborate with industry, government bodies, and civil society organisations to advance responsible AI practices and enhance ethical standards in technology use. My research and insights have been featured in a range of global media outlets, including the Financial Times, BBC, New York Times, The Economist, Guardian, Australian Financial Review, Nikkei, Nikkei Asia Review, NHK and South China Morning Post.
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