Meet the 2024-2025 Board

President & Editor-in-Chief: Nikolaj Taliga

Nikolaj is an LL.M. Candidate at the University of Groningen, focusing predominantly on European and International Technology Law. He has been a member of the editorial board since 2023, beginning his role as External Liaison. In his role as President and Editor-in-Chief, Nikolaj is responsible for overseeing the journal’s editorial operations and ensuring the timely publication of high-quality, peer-reviewed articles. He also plays a key role in shaping the journal’s strategic direction, fostering its growth, and enhancing its international presence.

Publishing Director: Luigi Sammartino 

Luigi (PhD, LL.M.) is a Research Fellow (Post-Doc) and Adjunct Professor in International Law at the University of Insubria (Como - Italy). Currently, he is the Publishing Director of GroJIL. Aside from determining the publishing guidelines, Luigi selects articles for publication, coordinates the editing process and conducts the final review of articles before publication. Luigi ensures that all articles are of an excellent level of quality.

Publishing Director: Ina Opartyová

Ina is a graduate student at the University of Groningen, where she is pursuing her degree in Legal Research. At the same time, she is pursuing a Gender Studies degree at the Utrecht University. Thanks to her diverse academic background, her main areas of interest are critical legal theory and interdisciplinary research, which applies feminist and queer perspectives to law. She is also currently a research assistant for the EVICT project (which focuses on the right to housing) and a lecturer at the Honours College at the University of Groningen. Being another Publishing Director for GroJIL, Ina cooperates with Luigi in managing the publishing process, coordinating the peer review process and ensuring the quality of published articles.

Promotional Director, Treasurer: Gergely Turoczi

Gergely is currently pursuing an MSc in Supply Chain Management at the University of Groningen, after earning a BSc in International Business from the same university. Originally from Hungary, he has a strong interest in financial operations and project management. He gained valuable experience in these areas through his role at one of Hungary’s largest music labels, where he manages financial planning, event logistics, and artist bookings. Additionally, as Treasurer and Promotional Director for the Groningen Journal of International Law, he oversees budgeting, website management, and promotional strategies.

Managing Editor: Eduardo Aguirre Mercado

Eduardo is an LL.M. Candidate at the University of Groningen, specializing in Technology Law and Innovation. Eduardo joined GroJIL in October 2024 as Managing Editor. As Managing Editor, Eduardo chairs the Editing Committee, which is responsible for the GroJIL’s biannual publications. He is ultimately responsible for the content of GroJIL. In his duties, Eduardo determines the publishing guidelines while creating and enforcing the parameters and policies regarding all publications, taking quality and originality as the most important aspects.

Executive Blog Editor: Greta Berardi

Greta is a third year LLB student at the University of Groningen and she has a passion for Public International Law and Refugee Law. She is also a research assistant at the faculty of law and part of the JuLIA project where she focuses on the impacts AI has on fundamental rights. Greta is a curious person with a passion for travelling and meeting new people.

External Liaison: Wyatt Bridge  

Wyatt Bridge is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in International Law at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. He has a passion for humanitarian and constitutional law, which drives his academic pursuits. As the External Liaison for GroJIL, Wyatt handles various responsibilities, including managing email correspondence and ensuring deadlines are met, while also serving as a reliable point of contact for the organization. Originally from Texas and having lived in Qatar for an extended period, Wyatt is passionate about travel and exploration. He is dedicated to making meaningful contributions to his community, with aspirations of becoming a diplomat. Known for his persistence, open-mindedness, and problem-solving abilities, Wyatt is committed to fostering positive relationships and promoting collaboration.