Dr. Katerina Akestoridi

Dr. Katerina Akestoridi is an Instructor at Université Catholique de Lille, specializing in international law and sustainable development. She completed her PhD at the University of Cambridge in 2017, focusing on political corruption and lobbying issues in the UK. Her significant works include "Enhancing the Transformative Potential of the Sustainable Development Goals," published in Global Jurist (2020), and contributions to "The Role of Business in International Development and the Attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals" in a Cambridge University Press volume. Dr. Akestoridi has held fellowships at the University of Cagliari and worked as a research assistant at University College London and the University of Zurich. Her experience extends beyond academia; she has contributed to legislative processes, including drafting amendments for the Lobbying Transparency Bill in the UK and assisting on reports related to democratic governance. Through her teaching and research, she aims to bridge the gap between law, business, and sustainable development, fostering a deeper understanding of their interconnections in a global context.