Title of the dissertation: The Implementation of the Duty of Due Regard in the Law of the Sea: The Case of Ocean-Based Renewable Energy Activities in the Exclusive Economic Zone

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Anna Petrig 

• Public International Law 
• International Dispute Settlement 
• Law of the Sea
• International Environmental Law
• Energy Law
• Human Rights
• Cultural Heritage Law

Under review 

• Carlos A. Cruz Carrillo, 'Wave Energy Activities: Some reflections under the Law of the Sea' (2025) 2 Revue Juridique de l'environnement.
• Carlos A. Cruz Carrillo, ‘Energy production at sea’ in Anna Petrig and Irini Papanicolopulu, The Oxford Handbook on Human Rights at Sea (OUP 2025).

Articles and book chapters

• Carlos A. Cruz Carrillo, ‘The Implementation and Compliance Committee of the ABBNJ: A Legal Prospection on Potential Modalities and Procedures’ (2025) 85 ZaöRV 151-181.
• Carlos A. Cruz Carrillo, ‘The Advisory Procedure in Non-Compliance Procedures: Lessons from the UNECE Water Convention’ in Christina Voigt and Caroline Foster, International Courts versus Non-Compliance Mechanisms: Comparative Advantages in Strengthening Treaty Implementation (Cambridge University Press 2024) 99-120.
• Carlos A. Cruz Carrillo, ‘The Role of Advisory Opinions in Addressing Public Interest Issues’ in Yusra Suedi and Justine Bendel (eds), Public Interest Litigation in International Law (Routledge, 2023) 170-199.
• Carlos A. Cruz Carrillo, ‘The Advisory Jurisdiction of the ITLOS: From Uncertainties to Opportunities for Ocean Governance’ in A. Pozdnakova and F.M. Platjouw (eds.), The Environmental Rule of Law for Oceans: Designing Legal Solutions (Cambridge University Press, 2023) 236-251.
• Carlos A. Cruz Carrillo, ‘The legal situation of the shipwreck Nuestra Señora del Juncal: ownership and protection under international law’ (2021) 11 Maritime Safety and Security Law Journal 37-56.

Blog posts

• Carlos A. Cruz Carrillo, ‘Due regard to the interests of coastal communities in maritime delimitation cases: towards participation, persuasion and equity’ (CIL Dialogues, 6th October 2023).
• Carlos A. Cruz Carrillo, ‘ITLOS Advisory Opinion on Climate Change and Oceans: Possibilities and Benefits’ (Opinio Juris, 21 July 2021).