Mark Tsagas Profile

Mark Tsagas

Lecturer

Senior Lecturer

Department of Law & Criminology , Royal Docks School of Business and Law

"The study of law is sublime and its practice vulgar". The latter need not be the case, a reality I strive to achieve by virtue of my research, teaching, and industry engagement and experience.

Qualifications

  • LLB (Hons) Law
  • Legal Practice Course (LPC)
  • Postgraduate Certification in Higher Learning (PGCert
  • PhD(c)
  • Fellow (FHEA)
  • Mediator (Workplace, Civil and Commercial)
  • Restorative Justice Practitioner (lvl 2)

Areas Of Interest

  • Cybercrime
  • Artificial Intelligence (A.I.)
  • Law and Technology
  • Jurisprudence and Legal Ethics
  • Mediation (Workplace, Civil and Commercial)
  • Restorative Justice
  • Equity and Trusts
Mark Tsagas Profile

OVERVIEW

"ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα"; a simple philosophical statement that denotes that in the grand scheme of things, despite our existing advanced level of knowledge, we in fact know only a fraction of what exists. A sentiment that defines my teaching and research career, I remain vigilant and seek to constantly evolve general pedagogical practices in addition to my own expertise, in a wide variety of disciplines.

My previous employment with restorative justice NGOs and law firms, as well as my present occupation with the University of East London, including my Doctoral Studies in the subject area of cybercrime, have all provided me with a unique perspective on effective education and the need to instil students with appropriate mental wealth. Yet, I remain steadfast in my appreciation that 'University' is not just a place to learn dry facts. It is an environment that encourages positive growth, for the mind, as well as for the spirit.

CURRENT RESEARCH

Research and impact

The principal focus of my current research, in addition to that of my thesis, is the influence that Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is going to have on a variety of industries. Although the technology has been used for several years already, the fact that it has fast-tracked itself to the forefront of public consciousness has subsequently generated a variety of myths as to its capabilities and fears about possible resulting side effects. Through a critical review and analysis of the technology, current regulations or lack thereof, as well as legal, ethical and philosophical standpoints, my overview aims to inform existing debates with the hope of guiding them towards fruitful, realistic, pragmatic and ethical resolutions.

Most recent research

Research centres and groups

  • Institute for Connected Communities (ICC)
  • Centre for Mediation and Conflict Management (CMCM)
  • Centre for Justice, Law and Society (CJLS)
  • GenAI Practitioners Group

PUBLICATIONS

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INDUSTRY PARTNERS

  • Civil Mediation Council (CMC)
  • Criminal Justice System (CJS)

Publications

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Teaching