Xinyu Lyu
Thesis title: Competition Law and the Platform Economy：Could Business Users be "Consumers" Under the Consumer Welfare Standard?
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University of Edinburgh, South Bridge
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Background
In 2022, Xinyu advanced her academic aspirations by joining the University of Edinburgh as a PhD candidate in competition law. Before this, Xinyu commenced her legal education at Zhengzhou University, where she secured her Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Post-graduation, she honed her skills as a practicing lawyer, gaining invaluable on-the-ground experience. Her pursuit of deeper knowledge led her to Ireland's University of Limerick, where she specialized in International Commercial Law, obtaining her Master's (LLM).With insights from both Chinese and EU legal perspectives, her research centers on commercial user protection in the burgeoning realm of digital economic platforms.
Qualifications
(LLB) - Zhengzhou University
(LLM, International Commercial Law) - University of Limerick
Qualified Lawyer in China
Research summary
Central to Xinyu Lyu's academic pursuits is understanding the legal governance that underpins the burgeoning digital economy. Her primary focus zeroes in on the nexus between technology, economy, market dynamics, and the overarching legal frameworks. The digital domain presents unique challenges and opportunities, given its decentralized and rapidly evolving nature. It necessitates a robust legal infrastructure that can adapt and respond efficiently. The intersection of technology and economy, especially in a market context, it often leads to uncharted territories in legal paradigms. In essence, her research seeks to unravel the complexities of this symbiotic relationship between digital technology and legal governance. She aim to explore how laws can be structured to foster innovation while ensuring market fairness, protecting stakeholder interests, and promoting sustainable economic growth in the digital age.
Current research interests
Emerging technologies, digital markets, data monopoly and fair competitionPast research interests
The legal status and rights of digital humans, such as virtual idols, virtual models, Vtuber, etc.Conference details
Speaker of the Edinburgh Postgraduate Law Conference (EPLC) 2024
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The convenor of the Edinburgh Postgraduate Law Conference (EPLC) 2024