She is an advocate for . Dr. Damjanovic believes that a well-informed patient is her greatest ally. She provides downloadable templates for "Symptom Diaries" and "Medication Reconciliation Charts" for free, believing that common medical knowledge should not be locked behind a paywall.
Her scholarly fingerprint is rich with keywords that demonstrate the breadth of her work, including . This body of work is crucial for anyone seeking to decode the often-volatile world of international economic relations.
She is actively involved in teaching and professional training across the globe: University of Canberra:
is an Associate Professor of Public and International Law at the University of Canberra and a Jean Monnet Research Fellow at the Australian National University (ANU) Centre for European Studies . Operating at the intersection of international law, trade policy, and geopolitics, Dr. Damjanovic has emerged as a premier authority on Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) reforms, European Union economic law, and the complex legal frameworks governing global green transitions. Her unique background, which merges nearly a decade of high-level European diplomacy with cutting-edge academic scholarship, allows her to translate theoretical legal mechanics into highly actionable, policy-relevant strategic insights. Academic and Professional Foundation
Analyzing how the EU operates as a global regulatory actor in trade and investment. dr ivana damjanovic
Early in her career, Dr. Damjanovic was deeply embedded in the abstract world of theoretical physics—a field known for being incredibly specialized and intellectually demanding. She was researching the fundamental nature of gravity and black holes.
Dr. Damjanovic’s research focuses on the intersection of law, politics, and economics, particularly the European Union's role as a global regulatory power. 1. The Reform of International Investment Law Ivana DAMJANOVIC - University of Canberra Research Portal
Dr. Damjanovic built her legal expertise across several international academic institutions:
Dr. Damjanovic’s academic journey is distinguished by an interdisciplinary approach that bridges the gap between law and political science. She completed her PhD at the ANU Centre for European Studies in 2020, focusing on the complex legal relationship between the European Union (EU) and international investment arbitration. Her areas of specialization include: She is an advocate for
Australian National University (ANU) Centre for European Studies
– The Australian National University (Awarded November 2020).
In 2023, Dr. Damjanovic published her definitive monograph, The European Union and International Investment Law Reform: Between Aspirations and Reality , through Cambridge University Press. Her book provides a critical analysis of the EU's push to replace traditional, ad-hoc investment arbitration with a permanent, transparent Multilateral Investment Court .
Dr. Damjanovic contributes to top-tier journals and legal volumes, focusing on international investment law reform, EU trade agreements, and climate policy intersections. Her work includes analyses of the legitimacy crisis in Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS), the shift toward a permanent Multilateral Investment Court system, and the evolving nature of FDI screening within the EU. She also addresses the legal challenges surrounding green energy supply chains and the enforcement mechanisms within trade agreements. She is actively involved in teaching and professional
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: Her work, including the 2023 monograph The European Union and International Investment Law Reform , examines the shift from traditional ISDS to a Multilateral Investment Court (MIC).
: Published in the European Journal of Risk Regulation , analyzing the normative frameworks guiding contemporary ISDS overhauls.